Wear a Helmet – Always!
For the first week of June, Roadpol, the European Traffic Police Network, will be…
For the first week of June, Roadpol, the European Traffic Police Network, will be…
Spain is strictly enforcing the transition from traditional warning triangles to connected V-16 emergency beacons to protect stranded motorists from the extreme dangers of walking on live motorways.
Spain’s 2026 road safety figures reveal an unprecedented 22% drop in first-quarter fatalities, though recent holiday spikes on secondary roads highlight the ongoing fragility of traffic safety.
Spain’s traffic chief Pere Navarro has defended the mandatory V-16 emergency beacon, calling it a major step forward in roadside safety while dismissing criticism.
Spain leads the European Road Safety Charter with 25% of all registered entities, as FESVIAL and government ministries unite in Madrid to boost road safety education and workplace accident prevention.
New DGT regulations for 2026 introduce supervised driving for 17-year-olds and more frequent licence renewals for motorists over 65.