Is it permitted to ride a moped on a public road while wearing headphones to listen to music?

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The General Traffic Regulations (Article 18(2)) prohibit driving while using audio headsets, headphones or similar devices connected to sound receiving or playback equipment. The prohibition applies to the drivers of any vehicle, mopeds included, on both urban and interurban roads. These devices acoustically isolate the rider and prevent them from clearly hearing horns, emergency sirens and the surrounding traffic, which poses a serious risk of distraction and accident. That is why it is not valid to limit the prohibition to urban roads or to make it depend on volume. The only exception for mopeds and motorcycles is wireless certified or approved devices built into the helmet, and only for intercom or navigation, not for listening to music.

Is it permitted to ride a moped on a public road while wearing headphones to listen to music?

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