Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 391 / 691
¿Está permitido conducir una motocicleta con el casco sin abrochar?
Is it allowed to ride a motorcycle with your helmet unfastened?
- ANo, en ningún caso.No, never.
- BSolo en vías urbanas, si la velocidad es inferior a 40 km/h.Only on urban roads, if the speed is below 40 km/h.
- CSí, cuando se trate de un casco integral.Yes, if it is a full-face helmet.
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Correct answer
- ANo, en ningún caso.No, never.
Explanation
Under Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), riders and passengers of motorcycles must wear an approved helmet, properly fastened, on all types of road, whatever the speed or the type of helmet. Wearing it unfastened is not allowed.
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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