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Question 5506

Are personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) required to have a braking system that allows the vehicle to decelerate until it comes to a complete stop?

  1. Yes; all PMVs must have two independent brakes.
  2. No; it is only required for PMVs used to transport goods.
  3. No; the braking system is an optional feature on PMVs.
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Correct answer: Yes; all PMVs must have two independent brakes.

Yes. To obtain its certificate, every PMV must have two independent brakes that can bring it to a complete stop. They are required on models for both personal use and carrying goods, so they are not optional.

Resolución de 12 de enero de 2022, de la Dirección General de Tráfico, por la que se aprueba el Manual de características de los vehículos de movilidad personal · Real Decreto 52/2026, de 28 de enero, por el que se modifica el Reglamento General de Vehículos y el Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, que lo aprueba, para regular el Registro de Vehículos Personales Ligeros