Spain prepares for its busiest holiday weekend as the DGT launches the August 15 traffic operation
Spain is preparing for what is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the entire summer.
Spain is preparing for what is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the entire summer.
The beginning of August marks one of the busiest periods of the year on Spain’s roads, with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) preparing for the first of three major traffic operations designed to keep millions of journeys moving safely throughout the holiday season.
The Spanish Government has approved changes to the General Traffic Regulations aimed at improving protection for vulnerable road users.
Spain has approved major changes to its General Traffic Regulations aimed at improving protection for vulnerable road users. The reforms affect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and electric scooter users, with new requirements covering helmets, overtaking distances, visibility and road positioning.
The DGT and Guardia Civil launch a massive 24-hour continuous testing marathon across Spain. We break down the unique, hidden dangers of both alcohol and drug-driving, explain why the only safe limit is zero, and issue an urgent warning on why you must never tip off other motorists about police checkpoints.
The DGT’s new Instruction PROT 2026/04 forces specific camper vehicles over ten years old to pass an ITV every six months. We cut through the media panic to explain the crucial difference between Category M1 and N1 paperwork so you can check your vehicle’s compliance today.