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Question 5643

May a cyclist remove their helmet on roads outside built-up areas?

  1. No.
  2. Only in extreme heat conditions.
  3. Only on long uphill grades.
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Correct answer: No.

No. On roads outside built-up areas, cyclists must wear an approved or certified helmet that is properly fastened. There are no longer any exceptions for heat, long climbs, or medical reasons. In the image, the cyclist is riding uphill on a road without a helmet in hot weather.

Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Circulación