Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 596 / 691
El conductor de una motocicleta, ¿debe abrocharse el casco de protección?
Must a motorcycle rider fasten their protective helmet?
- ASí, tanto en vías urbanas como interurbanas.Yes, on both urban and interurban roads.
- BSí, pero solo cuando lo indique un agente.Yes, but only when a traffic officer says so.
- CSí, pero únicamente en vías urbanas.Yes, but only on urban roads.
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Correct answer
- ASí, tanto en vías urbanas como interurbanas.Yes, on both urban and interurban roads.
Explanation
Under Article 118.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, motorcycle riders and passengers must wear an approved helmet, properly fastened, on all types of road, urban and interurban. An unfastened helmet can fly off in a crash and gives no protection.
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