Rules on pedestrians on motorways and dual carriageways

Rules on pedestrians on motorways and dual carriageways is one of the topics in the Safety block of the Spanish DGT theory. Elements and behaviours that protect life: seat belt, helmet, restraint systems and pedestrian behaviour. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that the occupants or workers of emergency service vehicles, road maintenance and upkeep vehicles, roadside assistance vehicles and special vehicles may move about on motorways and dual carriageways provided it is strictly indispensable for providing the corresponding service and they take the appropriate measures so as not to…

Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 125 (2)

The occupants or workers of emergency service vehicles, road maintenance and upkeep vehicles, roadside assistance vehicles and special vehicles may move about on motorways and dual carriageways provided it is strictly indispensable for providing the corresponding service and they take the appropriate measures so as not to compromise their own safety or that of other road users.

🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is rules on pedestrians on motorways and dual carriageways?
Rules on pedestrians on motorways and dual carriageways is a DGT theory topic within the «Safety» block, governed by Artículo 125 (2) of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (Article 125 (2))?
This content comes from Article 125 (2) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

🚦 Practise with DGT tests

Already studied the theory? Test yourself with official exam-style questions.

📝 Start with TraficoTest