Cycle Lanes Are Roads Too
Cycle lanes are designed to improve safety and encourage sustainable transport, but traffic law still applies.
Cycle lanes are designed to improve safety and encourage sustainable transport, but traffic law still applies.
Road safety for children begins with simple, consistent habits. Teaching seat belt use, safe crossing, and awareness helps build behaviours that protect them for life.
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.
As April draws to a close, traffic begins to build again ahead of early May holidays. Tourist areas, shopping zones, and leisure destinations become significantly busier, requiring extra planning and patience.
Spring brings a noticeable increase in new and unfamiliar drivers on Spanish roads. Tourists, occasional drivers, and those returning to the road after quieter months all contribute to changing traffic behaviour.