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Question 3191

Is a person in a wheelchair permitted to travel on the shoulder?

  1. No.
  2. Yes, provided they take the proper precautions.
  3. Only on urban roads.
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Correct answer: Yes, provided they take the proper precautions.

A person in a wheelchair moving at walking pace counts as a pedestrian. If there is no usable pedestrian area, they may travel on the shoulder with care, as a general rule on the left-hand one.

Texto refundido de la Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial (Real Decreto Legislativo 6/2015) · Reglamento General de Circulación (Real Decreto 1428/2003) · Real Decreto 518/2026, de 24 de junio