Children, along with the elderly, cyclists, and motorcyclists, are amongst the most vulnerable road user group. According to data from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), in 2020 a total of 3,692 children suffered injuries in road accidents, while 201 had to be hospitalised and 17 died. As for the latter, between 30 and 50% of deaths occur within 5 …

As the winter months approach, it´s a good idea to remind ourselves about the rules surrounding carrying gas canisters, as many people in Spain still rely on bottled gas to heat their homes, and many more rely on bottled gas for cooking. Although the gas supply companies will deliver the bottles to your home, many people find it more convenient …

The General Directorate of Traffic has published an instruction defining the new warning sign for the danger of blind spots in passenger and freight transport vehicles. Its objective is to warn vulnerable users of the danger posed by being in any of these non-visible areas when they approach, in order to avoid risks. This sign is a first measure framed …

As the La Vuelta cycle race returned to our local roads recently, it seems appropriate to look at the meaning of the coloured flags displayed by the accompanying Guardia Civil motorcycles. It is not just during events like a cycle race that flags are used, they can be used at any time on the roads, so it is important we …

The General Directorate of Traffic has published an instruction on Low Emission Zones and other regulations for access to vehicles in urban areas, better known by the English acronym UVAR, in which the vertical ZBE sign is created and invites local entities to communicate these areas to the DGT, as well as other regulations for access to vehicles that they …

Driving with an allergy can increase the risk of having an accident during the journey by 30%. In fact, up to 75% of allergy sufferers admit that the allergy reduces their ability to drive. These data are worrying because 30% of the population suffers from some type of allergy and that each year more than a million people go to …

The role of the families and adults responsible for children is fundamental, setting an example as road users and teaching how to make good use of the bicycle. To reduce the risk of minors when they use the bicycle as a means of movement or leisure, the experts of the Alianza Española para la Seguridad Vial Infantil (Spanish Alliance for …

On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres perform, especially for fuel efficiency and grip in the wet. This follows concerns that vehicle owners are not aware of the significant differences between the highest and lowest rated tyres displayed on the outgoing label. According …