Big Pete

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..

pwwm

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

pwwm

Big Pete

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

pwwm

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

rugbymatt

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!

jonsol

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.,

big wheels

LOL Nearly had beer comming down my nose reading that

Mercedes

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....

pjj

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 !

jdr

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.

Rixxy

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??

rugbymatt

no, just his comb over!

Lycanthrop

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Rixxy

Poor Pete! sounds like a Hells Angel!

rugbymatt

more like a Purgatory Goblin!