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Question 2691

Can you be penalized if you are caught backing up without your seat belt fastened?

  1. No.
  2. Yes, on roads outside built-up areas.
  3. Yes, on roads inside built-up areas.
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Correct answer: No.

The driver is exempt from wearing a seat belt while backing up. They are therefore not penalized for not wearing it during that maneuver.

Reglamento General de Circulación, Real Decreto 1428/2003