Title VI. Movement and presence of pedestrians on public roads 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 pavements are the space of the road reserved for the movement and presence of pedestrians, and the circulation of any type of vehicle on them is prohibited. In other pedestrian areas, the municipal authority may authorise, by by-law, the coexistence of pedestrians with cyclists and users of personal mobility vehicles,…
Seat belt, helmet and restraint systems come with exceptions: learn both the general duty and the cases where it does not apply.
Pavements are the space of the road reserved for the movement and presence of pedestrians, and the circulation of any type of vehicle on them is prohibited. In other pedestrian areas, the municipal authority may authorise, by by-law, the coexistence of pedestrians with cyclists and users of personal mobility vehicles, respecting the priority of pedestrians. Municipal by-laws may allow children up to twelve years of age to ride bicycles on pavements, provided they are in the charge of an adult who is on foot.
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)❓ Frequently asked questions
What is title VI. Movement and presence of pedestrians on public roads?
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Where is it regulated (Article 152 (1))?
🚦 Practise with DGT tests
Already studied the theory? Test yourself with official exam-style questions.
📝 Start with TraficoTest