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Spanish motorcycle safety regulation updates

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2026-09-03 09:04 UTC → 2026-09-11 14:50 UTC · added ~~removed~~

The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) is implementing new safety regulations for ~~motorcyclists and~~ motorcyclists, moped ~~riders~~ riders, and scooter operators under Royal Decree 518/2026. Effective October 1, 2026, the rules mandate that both drivers and passengers wear closed footwear covering the entire foot on all roads, effectively banning sandals and flip-flops. Additionally, protective gloves will become mandatory for travel on interurban ~~roads.~~ roads and highways. Non-compliance with the footwear or glove requirements may result in fines of 200 ~~euros.~~ euros, though the amount can be reduced to 100 euros if paid within 20 days. The regulatory updates also address standards for reflective vests, helmets, and shoulder ~~driving, with~~ driving. Specifically, motorcyclists will be permitted to bypass car queues by using the right shoulder of the road on certain marked stretches, provided they do not exceed a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. A grace period for certain accessories and gloves to meet official standards ~~extending~~ extends until October 1, 2027.

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