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Question 5649

Can a bicycle tow a trailer?

  1. Yes, with the sole condition that it does not carry people in the trailer.
  2. No, it is prohibited from towing a trailer.
  3. Yes, if the rider is an adult; the trailer may carry people, animals of up to 15 kg or goods.
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Correct answer: Yes, if the rider is an adult; the trailer may carry people, animals of up to 15 kg or goods.

A bicycle may tow a trailer or semi-trailer carrying people, animals of up to 15 kg or goods, provided the rider is an adult. The load must not be able to fall or drag, affect the bicycle's stability or cover its lights. On interurban roads this is allowed only in daylight and when visibility is not reduced; in urban areas, the city may impose restrictions. The former limit of 50% of the bicycle's mass and the ban on carrying people in the trailer no longer apply.

Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003 · Real Decreto 518/2026