Freelance journalist and reporter on the Costa Blanca in Spain, writing for a range of publications, digital and in print, including N332, This is Torrevieja, SpanishVida, Mad Black Cat, Today in Spain, The Leader, Spanish Traffic Law, Mark Nolan´s Podcast, and others.
Speed contributed to one in four Spanish road fatalities in 2024. To combat this, over 30 new radars have been activated, and Intelligent Speed Assistance systems are now mandatory for new vehicles.
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The General Courts have approved the new Motor Vehicle Insurance Act. This legislation broadens the scope of compulsory insurance to include agricultural and industrial vehicles, as well as personal mobility vehicles like electric scooters. The Act also introduces significant improvements to the compensation system for victims of road accidents, increases the powers of the Insurance Compensation Consortium, and strengthens supervision of insurance companies.
When driving in Spain, another important law is the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which, as you might guess, dictates standards for the vehicle.
Spain’s July 2025 roads saw 112 fatalities across 101 fatal crashes—despite three zero-death days, safety device non-compliance and conventional road risk remain serious challenges.
Before his autumn school tour begins, Trafford is heading to the beach! Watch “Beach Safe with Trafford” – a fun, musical animation helping children and parents learn vital safety tips while enjoying summer by the sea.