Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 470 / 691
¿Los conductores de ciclomotores deben llevar casco en vías urbanas?
Must moped riders wear a helmet on urban roads?
- ASí, es obligatorio.Yes, it is compulsory.
- BNo, sólo es obligatorio en vías interurbanas.No, it is only compulsory on interurban roads.
- CNo, los conductores de ciclomotores no están obligados a llevar casco.No, moped riders do not have to wear a helmet.
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Correct answer
- ASí, es obligatorio.Yes, it is compulsory.
Explanation
Under Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), riders and passengers of mopeds must wear a protective helmet, properly fastened, on all types of road, both urban and interurban.
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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