Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 426 / 691

Los conductores y pasajeros de vehículos que realicen servicios de urgencia, ¿están obligados a utilizar el cinturón de seguridad cuando circulen en poblado?

Must drivers and passengers of vehicles on an emergency call wear a seat belt when driving in built-up areas?

  • ALos conductores sí están obligados; los pasajeros no.The drivers must; the passengers need not.
  • BNo.No.
  • CLos conductores no están obligados; los pasajero sí.The drivers need not; the passengers must.
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Correct answer

  • BNo.No.
Explanation

Under Article 119 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), drivers and passengers of vehicles on an emergency call are exempt from wearing a seat belt when driving in built-up areas. They are never exempt on motorways (autopistas), dual carriageways (autovías) or conventional roads.

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