Bicycle laws and regulations to be observed when immigrating to Spain

Bicycle has always been regarded as a healthy and green means of transportation, and many Spanish immigrants are keen to own their own bicycles. Whether the purpose is to facilitate travel, fitness or entertainment, you should be familiar with the Spanish regulations on cycling, so as not to be confused when the traffic police issue a ticket. I didn't know I had to wear a helmet to ride a bike. In China, I only wear it when riding with professional equipment, but in Spain, there are rules for wearing a helmet: on intercity roads (V? Such as interurbanas, need a helmet when riding a bike. But under special circumstances, when going uphill and the weather is too hot, or when there is a doctor's suggestion, you don't have to take it. Otherwise, you may be fined up to 200 euros for not wearing a helmet.

Moreover, for safety reasons, according to the regulations, bicycles must have a complete lighting system at night or in the case of insufficient light sources, in urban areas and suburbs, and in tunnels. Moreover, cyclists are required to wear standard reflective clothing to ensure the visibility of bicycles within150m.

It can be seen that even cycling in Spain needs these safety measures.

It is normal to see a person behind a bicycle in China, but in Spain, people are not allowed behind a bicycle. Behind the bike? Seats? Actually, it's not a seat. It's for putting things, not for sitting people.

According to the law, there is an exception: cyclists can take children under 7 years old. However, you must wear a helmet and use a bicycle seat. If the child does not wear a helmet or use a special seat, he will be fined 200 euros. If the person sitting in the back is not a child but an adult, the fine will be higher.

When drivers are over 14 years old, they can be allowed to get on the free highway in Spain (autov? A), and drive in the shoulder area. This point in China, riding a bike on the highway, really dare not even think about it.

Maybe you haven't heard that you can't ride a bike while drinking in China. Of course, for safety reasons, it is most convenient to take a taxi home, but Spain has written this rule into law.

Like driving, riding a bike after drinking may face a severe fine of 500 euros. The maximum blood alcohol concentration of cyclists is 0.5 g/l, and the respiratory concentration is 0.25 mg. In the case of suspicion by the traffic police, an alcohol test must be carried out, and if the test is refused, a fine of 500 euros will be imposed.

Anyone who uses a mobile phone or wears headphones on a bicycle may also be fined 200 euros.