Cycle helmets only obligatory for under-16s on town roads
Sunday, December 15, 2013 @ 7:13 PM
CONTROVERSIAL laws forcing all cyclists to wear helmets have been relaxed and only children under 16 riding in built-up areas will be obliged to use protective headgear.
The planned legislation attracted opposition from regular bikers and various political parties across Spain, leading the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to consider limiting mandatory helmet use to cyclists under 18 only.
But the rule will now only apply in towns and on main roads and only to children.
Socialists still oppose this, however, and asked how the PP government intended to fine under-16s for not wearing helmets – effectively, any sanctions would end up being paid by their parents
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