New Traffic Rules for Vulnerable Road Users: Quick Reference Guide
The Spanish Government has approved changes to the General Traffic Regulations aimed at improving protection for vulnerable road users.
The Spanish Government has approved changes to the General Traffic Regulations aimed at improving protection for vulnerable road users.
What was once a relatively predictable road environment has become far more varied and dynamic.
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.
Cycle lanes are designed to improve safety and encourage sustainable transport, but traffic law still applies.
Not everyone experiences traffic in the same way, and some people are naturally more vulnerable than others.
Understanding vulnerability is one of the most important parts of improving road safety for everyone.