Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 648 / 982
¿Está permitido estacionar una motocicleta en la acera?
Is it allowed to park a motorcycle on the pavement?
- ASí, si no se entorpece la libre circulación de los peatones.Yes, if it does not get in the way of pedestrians.
- BNo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
- CSí, si no hay otro lugar.Yes, if there is nowhere else.
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Correct answer
- BNo, como norma general.No, as a general rule.
Explanation
As a general rule, parking on pavements is prohibited. However, according to Article 156.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), local councils may, by by-law, regulate stopping and parking of two-wheeled vehicles on pavements, as long as this does not harm or get in the way of pedestrians.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 156.2 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
podrán regular la parada y el estacionamiento de los vehículos de dos ruedas sobre las aceras, paseos y demás zonas peatonales, siempre que no se perjudique ni se entorpezca el tránsito de los peatonesRead the full rule
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