Barcelona is a city of cyclists. The city boasts one of the best urban bike systems and bike lanes in the world. If you enjoy riding a bicycle while listening to music or talking on the phone, pay attention, this information is for you. Riding a bike with headphones or earbuds can result in a €200 fine. Wearing headphones while cycling can pose a safety threat to you and others. Listening to music jeopardizes a cyclist's ability to hear what's happening around them, including sound signals and emergency sirens from vehicles. Therefore, take care of yourself and the people around you. It's not worth risking either the money for a possible fine or, more importantly, your health and life.
By the way, in Italy as well as Portugal, citizens are obliged to have at least one earphone out while cycling.
We would also like to remind you that recently in Barcelona, cycling and scooters on sidewalks have been prohibited. The exception is only made for young children under adult supervision. Cyclists must exclusively use designated bike lanes, of which there are many in the Catalan capital. Previously, the police turned a blind eye to such violations. However, they are now actively combating offenders with high fines.
Helmets are mandatory outside urban areas. Riding without one can incur a fine of €200. For anyone under 16 years old, helmets are mandatory in any area.
By the way, in Italy as well as Portugal, citizens are obliged to have at least one earphone out while cycling.
We would also like to remind you that recently in Barcelona, cycling and scooters on sidewalks have been prohibited. The exception is only made for young children under adult supervision. Cyclists must exclusively use designated bike lanes, of which there are many in the Catalan capital. Previously, the police turned a blind eye to such violations. However, they are now actively combating offenders with high fines.
Helmets are mandatory outside urban areas. Riding without one can incur a fine of €200. For anyone under 16 years old, helmets are mandatory in any area.
Some of the most possible fines while riding a bicycle in Spain are:
- no bell – €80
- no brakes or broken brakes – €80
- not stopping at a traffic light – €200
- no lights on when it's dark, at night – €200
- not giving way – €200
- riding drunk – €500