New Road Rules Are Coming: Your Simple Guide to the Changes
Spain’s road rules are changing on 1 October 2026. We have created a simple, bilingual guide to help you understand what matters to you.
Spain’s road rules are changing on 1 October 2026. We have created a simple, bilingual guide to help you understand what matters to you.
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.
Two-wheeled riders remain among the most vulnerable people on the road.
School buses in Spain may look like regular buses, but when carrying children they follow specific rules. Drivers must recognise the signs, understand the restrictions, and adapt their behaviour accordingly.
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.