:: Crash Helmets in Spain ::
 

Hi
Does anyone know the laws on Crash Helmet wearing in Spain ?

The reason i ask is i have a 75cc Motorbike ,which i use for cruising on a weekend.. Whilst the machine doesnt hit more than 40mph , it did once reach 47mph when i was on a mad day race mode through the Peak district ! this was downhill at the time and i was egged on as i had the walkman on under the helmet and goggles blasting "Born to be wild" which does tend to make you more of a rebel...
I am intending to bring the "beast" as i call it ,with me to Spain but unsure as to wether or not bring the Crash helmet and my goggles . if the Helmet isnt needed then i could sell or swap it on Ebay and use the money to buy a new Real Ale making kit , "Real Ale for men Home brewed in your bath in 5 easy stages" .. If Helmets are compulsory then obviously i will not sell it..

So any advice on this urgently sought..:thumbup:

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Helmets are compulsory but you will see people flouting the law.

pwwm

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So by law you need them .. and yet some dont ? Whats the penalty then if caught anyone know ?

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In Nerja last year they were impounding the bikes, here were I am, the Police do not appear to care over much unless you try to ride on the main road.
I have noticed though that more riders are using helmets now.

pwwm

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They make you stand on one leg on the side of the road, hop up and down, rub your tummy and pat your head while singing land of hope and glory!

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I think I am correct, going by previous threads here, that you have to be in POSSESION of a crash helmet when riding a motor bike, but the law does not actually state that you must wear it, so it seems most just carry it on the handle bars etc., :sneaky:

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LOL :rofl: Nearly had beer comming down my nose reading that:rofl:

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They take you upto the hills if your're a Brit and shoot you.....then they ring up their mate at the funeral directors and your relatives get a hefty bill and your bike is sold at the auction and proceeds go to the Police xmas fund....

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He s back with another funny story you crack me up big pete ! round where im based in spain everyone rides around with out crash helmets i havent seen anyone getting a TUG yet there s kids as young as 14/15 years old on great big 125/250cc motorX bikes popping wheels up down the strip with no protection on WHAT NUTTERS !

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If you get stopped you will get sent home to get your helmet, if the cops feel in a good mood.
But, as mercedes says..... if you dont speak Spanish, beware.

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Unfortunately you are supposed to actually wear them on your head but the law does state you need to be in possession of them. The laws have tightend up and both my two brats have to wear them all the time! The ones who dont get pulled over and I think they get ordered to do community service which is paid and in turn actually pays for a helmet!!!
Other than that as the other guys say you get shot ro disappeared into the hills (as you stated before thats why so many hills in Spain)

Are you intending to let your long hair flow in the wind??

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no, just his comb over!

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Poor Pete! sounds like a Hells Angel!

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more like a Purgatory Goblin!

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And you with your avatar!! You must know Pete well...?.........

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no, just sheep!

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Is Pete a sheep? Whats with you and sheep then - go on, I just know Im gonna regret asking this but Ive got to know..

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I have a flock of sheep, its as simple as that I'm afraid!

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Sounds farmy. Bet youve heard all the mint sauce jokes!

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Do sheep wear crash helmets ? ? ?:D

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Attachment 41289 The Beast ....


Interesting , I have always considered putting a rear top box on.. if crash helmet in there then technicaly i am legal then ?? cool

Mind you it may spoil "The Beasts" sleek lines :confused:

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No worries about getting the bike nicked then, lol

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Phew....reckon u should bring your Crash helmet, plus goggles to Spain.

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Yep will do, safety and all that :)

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AAAAH PETE i mised you!:p

are you really taking your 'beast' to Spain (i never know with you, whether you are taking the pi$$ or not)?
cause i want to buy a bike here to take home to Spain for the summer but i havent got a clue how to go about paper work, sending it etc... can you help me?!
I already have one beast there but its a tad embarrasing and they are cheaper in the uk!

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hi featherybum :)

I would like to take the "Beast" sentimental stuff i guess , many a blast along the sea front done on her looking cool , ohh memories memories ... But after reading a few bits seems maybe she may have to go , as the hassles registering it and stuff , simpler to get 1 out there i think..

maybe i may go up to a 100cc perhaps , yes i know more power but sure i will get the hang of it in time . maybe call it "Beast 2" will still keep the goggles and crash helmet so should still look cool when cruising the marina areas and stuff ..

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Keep it away from Marbella, it wont like it there, even the cops have Harleys. ;-)

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big pete i was expecting you to have a harley davidson !

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He does - the plastic kind!!

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what u mean the plastic kind ?? lol

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Ah - now that would be telling but I will say I says it as I sees it!

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Interesting , I have always considered putting a rear top box on.. if crash helmet in there then technicaly i am legal then ?? cool

Mind you it may spoil "The Beasts" sleek lines :confused:[/QUOTE]

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[/QUOTE]
Isnt rear top box gay slang for something???

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Isnt rear top box gay slang for something???[/QUOTE]

:rofl: i dunno ? I never heard of it but then i am not a pop star so i wouldnt know about being Gay etc..:lol:

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:rofl: i dunno ? I never heard of it but then i am not a pop star so i wouldnt know about being Gay etc..:lol:[/QUOTE]
Listen - Im regularly asked to sing in the local bar here...usually at chucking out time to get rid of everyone!

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Local paper this week had an article about a youngster being chased for not wearing his crash helmet and was fined

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:p Must have been Big Pete !!

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Quote from motoring in Spain (idealspain)

"Motor Cyclists.
Moto’s, as motorcycles are called in Spain, are subject to the same Laws as other road users, including the reflective jacket rule, which most sensible riders wear all the time anyway. The headlight must be on dipped setting during the day, and an approved crash helmet must be worn, properly fitted and secured, at all times while riding. Penalty points can be awarded for transgressors. Otherwise, the Laws are similar to other EU countries"

re being bigpete I though I saw someone flash past me a bit fast:thumbup:

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If they were flashing then DEFINATELY Big Pete! I hear he drops for anyone