Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 317 / 574

¿Puede un ciclista llevar a un pasajero?

May a cyclist carry a passenger?

  • ANo, está prohibido.No, it is forbidden.
  • BSí, sentado entre el ciclista y el manillar.Yes, sitting between the cyclist and the handlebars.
  • CSí, a un menor de hasta 22 kg sentado en un asiento adicional.Yes, a child of up to 22 kg sitting in an additional seat.
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  • CSí, a un menor de hasta 22 kg sentado en un asiento adicional.Yes, a child of up to 22 kg sitting in an additional seat.
Explanation

According to Article 154 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), if the rider is an adult, bicycles built for only one person may carry children of up to 22 kg who can sit up by themselves in additional seats.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 154.2 (redacción del RD 518/2026)podrán transportar menores de hasta 22 kg que sean capaces de sentarse por sí solos en asientos adicionalesRead the full rule

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