Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 543 / 691

El conductor de una motocicleta,¿está obligado a utilizar casco de protección?

Must a motorcycle rider wear a protective helmet?

  • ASí, excepto en las motocicletas con sidecar.Yes, except on motorcycles with a sidecar.
  • BSí, excepto cuando la motocicleta tenga estructura de autoprotección, lleve cinturón de seguridad conste en la tarjeta de ITV.Yes, except when the motorcycle has a protective structure and a seat belt and this is stated on the ITV card.
  • CSÍ, en todas las motocicletas.Yes, on all motorcycles.
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  • BSí, excepto cuando la motocicleta tenga estructura de autoprotección, lleve cinturón de seguridad conste en la tarjeta de ITV.Yes, except when the motorcycle has a protective structure and a seat belt and this is stated on the ITV card.
Explanation

The helmet is compulsory on all motorcycles, including those with a sidecar. The only exception is a motorcycle with a protective structure and seat belts, if this is stated on its vehicle inspection (ITV) card; then the seat belt replaces the helmet.

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