Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 205 / 626
¿Hay que quitar el casco a un motociclista herido en un accidente?
Should you remove the helmet of a motorcyclist injured in an accident?
- ANo, en general no.No, in general not.
- BSí, para que pueda respirar mejor.Yes, so that they can breathe better.
- CHaré lo que me diga.I will do what they tell me.
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Correct answer
- ANo, en general no.No, in general not.
Explanation
As a general rule, do not remove the helmet of an injured motorcyclist: removing it without the right technique can make head or neck injuries worse. Only remove it if it is essential, for example for resuscitation, and only if someone knows the technique.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 119.3 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
El apartado 2 del artículo 119 queda redactado del siguiente modo y se suprime el apartado 3Read the full rule
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