Driving Weather and Road Conditions for Spain – From Monday 26 May 2025
The weather across Spain for the upcoming week will be largely settled for the…
The weather across Spain for the upcoming week will be largely settled for the…
This week, traffic across Spain is expected to follow normal weekday patterns, but increasingly unsettled weather, with showers becoming more widespread from Wednesday, could lead to localised delays and slower journeys.
The weekend may see increased traffic to leisure areas on Saturday, but the continued chance of showers means drivers should be prepared for potential disruptions on both Saturday and Sunday.
A recent social media rumour claimed that the DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) in Spain was planning to fine drivers who travel alone. This is false. While the DGT is encouraging carpooling to reduce congestion and emissions, inspired by the success of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, which have reduced single-occupant cars by up to 47% on Madrid’s A6 motorway, there are no plans to fine drivers for being alone in their vehicles. The confusion arose from the existing fines for misuse of HOV lanes (200 euro) and statements from Director General Pere Navarro emphasising the need to increase vehicle occupancy. The article clarifies that the DGT aims to promote shared travel, not penalise solo drivers.
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