Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 319 / 574
¿Está permitido transportar a un niño entre el manillar y el conductor en una motocicleta?
Is it allowed to carry a child between the handlebars and the rider on a motorcycle?
- ANo.No.
- BSí, pero solo si el conductor es el padre, la madre o una persona autorizada.Yes, but only if the rider is the child's father, mother or an authorised person.
- CSí, con casco apropiado que se ajuste a su talla.Yes, with a suitable helmet that fits the child's size.
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Correct answer
- ANo.No.
Explanation
According to Article 12.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by RD 518/2026, the passenger must sit astride on the seat behind the rider and may never be placed between the rider and the handlebars of the motorcycle, whatever their age and whoever the rider is.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 12.1 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
En ningún caso podrá situarse el pasajero en lugar intermedio entre la persona que conduce y el manillar de dirección del ciclomotor o motocicleta.Read the full rule
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