The validity of one of these exceptions is currently under discussion.
Safety systems cut the risk of death in a crash in half, so not wearing seatbelts or child seats is
penalized with four points and 200 euros. And it can also cost lives. In fact, the seat belt is a mandatory element in Spain, with some exceptions, regulated in the General Traffic Regulations (in force since 2003). Although the validity of any of these exceptions is currently under debate.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 117 of the Royal Decree, drivers may drive without seat belts or other approved restraint systems when reversing or parking.
Persons with an exemption statement for serious or incapacitated medical reasons. This certificate must be presented at the request of an agent of the traffic authority. Any certificate of this type issued by the competent authority of a Member State of the European Union is valid in Spain, accompanied by the official translation.
The exemption also applies when driving in the city, but in no case when driving on highways, dual carriageways or conventional roads, for taxi drivers when they are on duty. Likewise, when driving in urban traffic or in urban areas of major cities, they can carry people shorter than 135 centimeters without using an approved restraint system adapted to their size and weight, provided they are seated in a back seat.
Goods distributors, when they carry out sequential operations of loading and unloading goods at a short distance from each other. Also drivers and passengers of vehicles in emergency services.
The people who guide a learner or learner in learning to drive or aptitude test and who are responsible for the additional driving of the car, taking responsibility for road safety.
Likewise, persons with a Certificate of Exemption are exempt from the provisions of Article 118.1.
for serious medical reasons. This certificate must state the period of validity and be signed by a practicing collegiate physician. It must also bear or contain the symbol established by current regulations.
Source: La Verdad
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