Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 340 / 574

El conductor de una bicicleta,¿puede transportar un pasajero?

Can the rider of a bicycle carry a passenger?

  • ASí, a un menor de hasta 22 kg en un asiento adicional, si el conductor es mayor de edad.Yes, a child weighing up to 22 kg in an additional seat, if the rider is an adult.
  • BNo, ya que está prohibido.No, because it is prohibited.
  • CSí, a un menor de hasta 7 años, aunque el conductor sea menor de edad.Yes, a child aged up to 7, even if the rider is under 18.
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  • ASí, a un menor de hasta 22 kg en un asiento adicional, si el conductor es mayor de edad.Yes, a child weighing up to 22 kg in an additional seat, if the rider is an adult.
Explanation

Under Article 154 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), if the rider is an adult, a bicycle may carry children weighing up to 22 kg who are able to 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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