Topic: Duties of drivers and pedestrians · Nº 170 / 200
¿Puede el conductor de un vehículo de movilidad personal, circular por las aceras?
May the rider of a personal mobility vehicle (PMV, e-scooter) ride on the pavement?
- ANo, deberán circular por la calzada.No, they must ride on the carriageway.
- BNo, deberán hacerlo siempre por el carril bici.No, they must always ride in the cycle lane.
- CSi, siempre que no supere la velocidad del paso de un peaton.Yes, as long as they do not go faster than walking pace.
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Correct answer
- ANo, deberán circular por la calzada.No, they must ride on the carriageway.
Explanation
Under Article 152.1 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC) (as worded by RD 518/2026), pavements are reserved for pedestrians and no type of vehicle may be ridden on them. The local authority decides which roads and areas personal mobility vehicles may use (Article 155.1).
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 152.1 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
Las aceras son el espacio de la vía reservado para la movilidad y estancia de los peatones, estando prohibida la circulación por ellas de cualquier tipo de vehículo.Read the full rule
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