Understanding Guardia Civil Traffic Flags: Your Guide to Roadside Signals
Coloured flags on Guardia Civil motorcycles serve a distinct and vital role in managing traffic flow on roads, particularly when unforeseen incidents or events occur.
Coloured flags on Guardia Civil motorcycles serve a distinct and vital role in managing traffic flow on roads, particularly when unforeseen incidents or events occur.
From 2 January 2026, a significant new obligation will come into force across Spain: all electric scooters will be required to have a valid civil liability insurance policy.
Overtaking is one of the most common, yet potentially dangerous, manoeuvres on the road. In Spain, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) places significant emphasis on clear regulations and signage to mitigate risks.
Urban traffic fatalities in Spain fell by 6 % in 2024. Despite fewer deaths, vulnerable road users remain disproportionately affected, and nearly a third of fatalities occurred without mandatory safety equipment.
Spain’s July 2025 roads saw 112 fatalities across 101 fatal crashes—despite three zero-death days, safety device non-compliance and conventional road risk remain serious challenges.
In a previous article, we touched upon the importance of maintaining the correct posture…