Sharing the Road: Cyclists, Scooters, and Pedestrians
Spain’s roads are shared by a wide mix of users, from cyclists and scooter riders to pedestrians. For visiting drivers, knowing how to anticipate and respect them is key to safe motoring.
Spain’s roads are shared by a wide mix of users, from cyclists and scooter riders to pedestrians. For visiting drivers, knowing how to anticipate and respect them is key to safe motoring.
Spain’s roads are shared by millions of drivers, cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians. Understanding the rules that protect the most vulnerable helps prevent accidents and reduces insurance claims.
Cycling is healthy and sustainable, but it comes with risks. Helmets are mandatory for under-16s and recommended for all. Bikes must have a bell, reflectors, and lights at night.
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain podcast, we’re all about the school run! We’re breaking down the rules for walkers, cyclists, and drivers to make sure every journey to school is as safe as it can be.
This is the N332 Traffic Update for week commencing Sunday 8 December 2024. We…
The Dirección General de Tráfico conducted a comprehensive observational study on safety equipment use among cyclists, VMP users, and motorcyclists in all provincial capitals, involving 32,872 observations. Key findings highlight significant gaps in safety practices, especially in helmet and reflective vest usage among different user groups and vehicle types. For instance, less than half of cyclists and about half of VMP users wore helmets, with professional users generally showing higher compliance. Night lighting use was notably better among electric bicycle users and professional VMP users. Moreover, motorcyclists showed the highest compliance with helmet usage, almost universally.