Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 388 / 691

¿En qué caso puede el conductor de una motocicleta circular sin casco?
In which case may a motorcycle rider ride without a helmet?
- ACuando la motocicleta tenga estructura de autoprotección, cinturón de seguridad y así conste en su tarjeta ITV.When the motorcycle has a protective structure and a seat belt, and this is stated on its ITV card.
- BEn ningún caso ya que el casco siempre es obligatorio.Never, because the helmet is always compulsory.
- CCuando circule en vías urbanas a velocidad reducida.When riding on urban roads at low speed.
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- ACuando la motocicleta tenga estructura de autoprotección, cinturón de seguridad y así conste en su tarjeta ITV.When the motorcycle has a protective structure and a seat belt, and this is stated on its ITV card.
Explanation
As a general rule, the rider and the occupants of motorcycles must wear an approved protective helmet. As an exception, if the motorcycle has a protective structure and seat belts, and this is stated on the ITV card, the helmet is not needed, but the seat belts must then be worn.
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