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Question 1668

May a child under 12 ride as a passenger on a motorcycle?

  1. No, children under 12 may not ride as passengers on motorcycles.
  2. Yes, provided the child is over seven years old and the driver is the child’s father, mother, or guardian.
  3. Yes, in all cases.
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Correct answer: Yes, provided the child is over seven years old and the driver is the child’s father, mother, or guardian.

The rule allows an exception for children under twelve who are at least seven and travel with their father, mother, or guardian. They must wear an approved helmet and occupy the authorized rear seat, with their feet on the footrests.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación · Real Decreto Legislativo 6/2015, de 30 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial