Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 414 / 691

Si el pasajero de una moto no usa casco, ¿quién es responsable?

If a motorcycle passenger is not wearing a helmet, who is responsible?

  • AEl pasajero.The passenger.
  • BEl propietario del vehículo.The owner of the vehicle.
  • CEl conductor.The rider.
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Correct answer

  • CEl conductor.The rider.
Explanation

The rider is responsible for making sure the motorcycle passenger wears the compulsory helmet: this is one of the cases in which the Traffic Law makes the driver responsible for an offence committed by another person. Helmet use is required by Article 118 of the General Traffic Regulations.

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