Guardia Civil Issues Key Guidelines for Safe Bicycle Transport on Vehicles

Madrid, Spain – The Guardia Civil has issued a public service announcement providing essential guidelines for motorists transporting bicycles on their vehicles, particularly as the holiday season approaches. An officer detailed the regulations to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic laws. According to the officer, bicycles must be transported using approved bicycle carriers or trailers. It is crucial that the bicycles, when mounted, do not exceed the total width of the vehicle, including its exterior rearview mirrors. This regulation is designed to prevent accidents and ensure proper visibility for the driver. Furthermore, specific signaling requirements apply when bicycles protrude from the rear of the vehicle. If the bikes extend up to 15% of the vehicle's length and occupy its entire width, two V20 warning signals must be displayed. If the bicycles occupy less than the full width, a single V20 signal is sufficient. The officer emphasized that under no circumstances should the vehicle's lights or license plate be obstructed by the transported bicycles, as this is a critical safety and legal requirement.

El País

2 months ago

Esta es la forma de librarte de una multa si llevas la bicicleta en el coche

Aunque se puede transportar dentro del vehículo, no es lo más recomendable. Te contamos cuáles son las alternativas que sugiere la DGT