Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 435 / 691
En relación con el casco de protección, el motorista debe saber que...
Regarding the protective helmet, a motorcyclist should know that...
- AEs preferible utilizar un casco de tipo jet, sin mentonera.it is better to use an open-face (jet) helmet, without a chin guard.
- BDebe quedar bastante holgado para que cumpla su función protectora.it should be quite loose so that it can protect properly.
- CDebe estar homologado.it must be approved.
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Correct answer
- CDebe estar homologado.it must be approved.
Explanation
Under Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), riders and passengers of motorcycles must wear protective helmets approved under UNECE Regulation No. 22, properly fastened, on all types of road. A loose helmet does not protect properly in a fall.
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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