Regulations relating to motorways and dual carriageways

Regulations relating to 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.

⚠️ Section repealed as of 1 October 2026 by Royal Decree 518/2026: its content is no longer in force and is not part of the DGT theory test. It is kept for historical reference only.

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📜 Reference legal text — Article 125 (3) — repealed as of 1-10-2026

Section repealed as of 1 October 2026.

This section has been removed from the General Traffic Regulation by Royal Decree 518/2026 of 24 June (Official State Gazette of 26 June 2026), in force since 1 October 2026. Its content is no longer in force and is not part of the DGT theory test.

This card is kept for historical reference only: study the current rule in the sections of this topic that remain in force.

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is regulations relating to motorways and dual carriageways?
Regulations relating to motorways and dual carriageways is a DGT theory topic within the «Safety» block, governed by Artículo 125 (3) — suprimido desde el 1-10-2026 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Where is it regulated (Article 125 (3) — repealed as of 1-10-2026)?
This content comes from Article 125 (3) — repealed as of 1-10-2026 of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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