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Question 6988

May a person traveling in a wheelchair, with or without a motor, at a walking pace, use the shoulder of a public road?

  1. No, never.
  2. They must first obtain administrative authorization.
  3. Yes.
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Correct answer: Yes.

Yes. Someone using a wheelchair at walking speed, with or without a motor, is a pedestrian. If there is no usable pedestrian area, they may use the shoulder, proceeding cautiously and following pedestrian rules. They do not need any authorization.

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