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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 518 / 691

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El conductor de un turismo, ¿debe llevar abrochado el cinturón de seguridad cuando realiza un recorrido corto?

Must the driver of a car wear a fastened seat belt on a short trip?

  • ASolo si conduce un taxi, tanto en vías urbanas como interurbanas.Only if driving a taxi, on roads both in and outside built-up areas.
  • BSí.Yes.
  • CNo, cuando circule por una vía urbana.No, when driving on an urban road.
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Correct answer

  • BSí.Yes.
Explanation

Yes. The seat belt is compulsory on any journey, short or long, and on roads both in and outside built-up areas (Article 117 of the General Traffic Regulations). From 1 October 2026, not even taxi drivers are exempt in built-up areas.

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