Are cyclists required to wear a helmet in urban areas?
Active and passive safety
Spanish legislation states that only bicycle riders under 16 years of age are required to wear a helmet on urban roads to protect the younger ones, who are more vulnerable to accidents.
Explanation
Bicycle **riders under 16 years old** are required to wear a helmet on urban roads. This is because two or three-wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles, are more fragile and less visible, which increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The helmet is a passive safety element that protects the head from blows and serious injuries. However, the obligation to wear a helmet on urban roads applies only to those under 16 years old, not to all cyclists.
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