If you are riding an approved two-seater moped, are you permitted to carry your 8-year-old brother as a passenger?

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As a general rule, the passenger of a moped must be over twelve years old (General Traffic Regulations, Article 12(1)). Exceptionally, those over seven years old may travel if the driver is their father, mother, legal guardian or an adult authorized by them, with an approved protective helmet, provided that the passenger is listed in the registration certificate (licencia de circulación) or vehicle registration certificate of the moped and rides astride, behind the driver and with their feet on the footrests (Article 12(2)). An 8-year-old child falls within the exception and, since the driver is not their father, mother or guardian, the driver must be an adult and have the authorization of the parents or guardians. Absolutely prohibiting carrying minors under twelve is not correct, because that exception exists; nor is limiting the journey to urban roads, because the regulations establish no such restriction. Riders and passengers of mopeds may continue to use certified helmets during the transitional regime, until 1 October 2027; after that, an approved helmet in accordance with UNECE Regulation R22 is required.

If you are riding an approved two-seater moped, are you permitted to carry your 8-year-old brother as a passenger?

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