Over 69,000 drivers caught speeding during week-long Guardia Civil campaign
Over 69,000 drivers were reported for speeding during a recent week-long control campaign by the Dirección General de Tráfico and the Guardia Civil.
Over 69,000 drivers were reported for speeding during a recent week-long control campaign by the Dirección General de Tráfico and the Guardia Civil.
Cyclists and pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users. On conventional roads, where speeds are higher, giving space and reducing speed are critical to preventing serious injury.
On conventional roads in Spain, one of the most common types of serious collision involves vehicles leaving the carriageway. In many cases, inappropriate speed is a key contributing factor.
DGT has launched a special traffic operation for the long weekend of 15 August, deploying law enforcement, surveillance, and lane adjustments to manage over 7 million expected journeys while highlighting safety amid fire risks
In July, the new regulations for obtaining the class “A” motorcycle licence in Span been in force, with important new features.
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.