Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 556 / 574
¿Cuándo podrá viajar en la motocicleta sin sidecar, además del conductor, un acompañante?
When may a passenger travel on a motorcycle without a sidecar, in addition to the rider?
- AEn las motocicletas siempre puede viajar un pasajero.A passenger may always travel on a motorcycle.
- BCuando así conste en el permiso de circulación, vaya a horcajadas y con los pies apoyados en los reposapiés laterales.When this is stated on the vehicle registration certificate, and the passenger sits astride with their feet on the side footrests.
- CEn todo caso.In all cases.
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- BCuando así conste en el permiso de circulación, vaya a horcajadas y con los pies apoyados en los reposapiés laterales.When this is stated on the vehicle registration certificate, and the passenger sits astride with their feet on the side footrests.
Explanation
Under Article 12.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, a passenger may travel on a motorcycle only if this is stated on its vehicle registration certificate, and must sit astride on the seat behind the rider, with their feet on the side footrests, and wear a helmet.
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