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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 321 / 691

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Al comprar un casco, ¿qué debe tener en cuenta?

When buying a helmet, what should you consider?

  • AQue esté homologado, además de su talla y el material con que esté fabricado.That it is approved, as well as its size and the material it is made of.
  • BÚnicamente que esté homologado.Only that it is approved.
  • CLa marca.The brand.
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  • AQue esté homologado, además de su talla y el material con que esté fabricado.That it is approved, as well as its size and the material it is made of.
Explanation

Under Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by Royal Decree 518/2026), motorcycle helmets must be approved under UNECE Regulation R22 and properly fastened. Also, when buying one, you must choose the right size so that it fits your head closely, and consider the material it is made of.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 118.1.a (redacción del RD 518/2026)Cascos de protección homologados conforme al Reglamento UNECE R22, adecuadamente abrochados, cuando circulen en todo tipo de vías.Read the full rule

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