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Spanish Traffic Expert Challenges Legality of Motorcycle Lane Filtering
A recent video by 'EDUCACCION VIAL' featuring Rafael F. Villalba has sparked discussion regarding the legality of motorcycle lane filtering in Spain. Villalba, a traffic safety expert, contends that current general traffic regulations do not provide a legal basis for motorcycles to filter through traffic. He emphasizes that the rules for lane usage and safety distances apply equally to all vehicles, including motorcycles and cars. "The legislator has not foreseen filtering at any moment," Villalba stated, adding that the practice has been adopted by applying a 'logic of vehicle versatility' rather than explicit legal provision. He highlighted the potential liability for motorcyclists in the event of an incident while filtering, asserting that the fault would lie with the rider for not maintaining adequate safety distances and invading an occupied lane. Furthermore, Villalba criticized urban initiatives such as 'motorcycle advance zones' and 'bicycle advance zones' as mere 'pantomimes' by city councils, arguing that they lack legal support due to the "lack of will and neglect of our legislators." He concluded by noting that while filtering is often tolerated because it typically does not create a risk, this practical acceptance does not supersede the absence of legal backing. The video underscores a critical gap between common practice and established traffic law, prompting questions about road safety and legislative responsiveness.
