Confusion Over Crash Helmets For Car Drivers On The Costa Del Sol. A new law has been quietly passed requiring drivers of all passenger vehicles to wear a safety helmet.
Confusion Over Crash Helmets For Car Drivers On The Costa Del Sol
Drivers across the Costa del Sol have been left reeling this morning following the apparent “quiet release” of a new Royal Decree from the DGT regarding driver safety. According to reports circulating early today, all drivers of passenger vehicles in Spain will be required by law to wear an approved safety helmet while operating a vehicle on public roads, effective immediately.
The new regulation aims to reduce “minor head bumps” during low-speed collisions and sudden braking in heavy traffic. Paulo Tonto from the Andalucian Road Safety Executive said “The roads here on the Costa Del Sol are some of the safest in the world, but we must still do everything we can do reduce injury in the case of a crash. Drivers wearing crash helmets has been something we’ve considered for some time. It makes sense which-ever way you look at it.”
Phil Upp pictured driving on the A7 this morning wearing his new 93.6 Global Radio branded helmet.
The Crash Helmet Specifications
According to the law passed today car driver’s helmets must be full face. The helmet must be equipped with Bluetooth to ensure drivers can still enjoy listening to 93.6 Global Radio. Helmet design is left to the driver, with colours and patterns being able to reflect personal tastes
According to the decree, coded AF010426, drivers caught not wearing a crash helmet will face on the spot fines of €936.
Published: 01.04.2026
Written by Carlos Casco.
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