Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 496 / 574
¿Puede un menor viajar en una motocicleta?
May a minor travel on a motorcycle?
- ANo, hasta que sea mayor de edad.No, not until they are 18.
- BSí, a partir de los 7 años, sea quien sea el conductor.Yes, from the age of 7, whoever the rider is.
- CSí, a partir de los 12 años como pasajero.Yes, from the age of 12, as a passenger.
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- CSí, a partir de los 12 años como pasajero.Yes, from the age of 12, as a passenger.
Explanation
Under Article 12 of the General Traffic Regulations (as worded by RD 518/2026), a passenger over twelve years old may travel on a motorcycle; as an exception, children over seven may do so, but only if the rider is their father, mother or guardian, or an adult authorised by them.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 12.2 (redacción del RD 518/2026)
Excepcionalmente, los mayores de siete años podrán circular en motocicletas o ciclomotores conducidos por su padre, madre o tutorRead the full rule
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