Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 388 / 590
¿Se puede usar el teléfono móvil mientras conduce con cualquier dispositivo manos libres?
Can you use a mobile phone while driving with any hands-free device?
- ANo. Nunca se puede usar el teléfono móvil al conducir, ni siquiera con un dispositivo manos libres.No. You can never use a mobile phone while driving, not even with a hands-free device.
- BSí, siempre que no sea necesario usar las manos y sin auriculares o cascos.Yes, as long as you do not need to use your hands and without earphones or a headset.
- CNo. Solo se permite el uso con dispositivos homologados.No. It may only be used with approved devices.
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- BSí, siempre que no sea necesario usar las manos y sin auriculares o cascos.Yes, as long as you do not need to use your hands and without earphones or a headset.
Explanation
Under Article 18.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by Royal Decree 518/2026), using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, except when the call takes place without using your hands and without using a headset, earphones or similar devices.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 18.2.b (redacción del RD 518/2026)
cuando el desarrollo de la comunicación tenga lugar sin emplear las manos ni usar cascos, auriculares o instrumentos similares.Read the full rule
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