Topic: The road and its lanes · Nº 404 / 534

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¿Circulan correctamente estos ciclomotores?

Are these mopeds being ridden correctly?

  • ANo, porque circulan en paralelo.No, because they are riding side by side.
  • BSí, porque circulan por la calzada y no por el arcén.Yes, because they are on the carriageway, not on the hard shoulder.
  • CSí, porque son vehículos autorizados, igual que las bicicletas.Yes, because they are authorised vehicles, like bicycles.
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Correct answer

  • ANo, porque circulan en paralelo.No, because they are riding side by side.
Explanation

According to Article 36.2 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), as worded by Royal Decree 518/2026, mopeds may not ride side by side, either on the hard shoulder or on the carriageway. Only bicycles may ride two abreast.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 36.2 (redacción del RD 518/2026)Se prohíbe que los conductores de los vehículos enumerados en el párrafo primero del apartado anterior circulen en posición paralela.Read the full rule

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