Safe Following Distances and New Urban Cycling Rules Explained
New road rules require drivers in towns to leave at least 5 metres behind cyclists, complementing Spain’s strict general following distance and vehicle separation laws.
New road rules require drivers in towns to leave at least 5 metres behind cyclists, complementing Spain’s strict general following distance and vehicle separation laws.
Size really does not matter when it comes to traffic safety: miniature STOP signs on Spanish cycle lanes carry the exact same legal weight and vital life-saving requirements as standard road signs.
As vehicle occupant deaths fall, pedestrian casualty reductions have stalled. An in-depth look at how the fortress effect inside our cars has increased the risks for children and teenagers on foot.
Cyclists are among the most vulnerable people on Spain’s roads. New rules strengthen their protection, but the fundamental principle remains simple: if you cannot give a cyclist sufficient space and time, do not overtake.
As the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) urges member states to intensify enforcement of lower urban and rural speed limits, Spain’s traffic authorities are deploying more radars and section controls.
Walking, cycling or taking the school bus gives children opportunities to learn road safety every day. Parents teach those lessons not just through instructions, but through the example they set.