This week on the N332 Driving in Spain podcast, we’re all about the school run! We’re breaking down the rules for walkers, cyclists, and drivers to make sure every journey to school is as safe as it can be.
For many families, the school run means a car journey. Children under 1.35m must never travel in the front seat, and all children must be secured with the correct child restraint or seatbelt. Bags and loose objects should be stored securely.
From 2 January 2026, a significant new obligation will come into force across Spain: all electric scooters will be required to have a valid civil liability insurance policy.
Overtaking is one of the most common, yet potentially dangerous, manoeuvres on the road. In Spain, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) places significant emphasis on clear regulations and signage to mitigate risks.
Urban traffic fatalities in Spain fell by 6 % in 2024. Despite fewer deaths, vulnerable road users remain disproportionately affected, and nearly a third of fatalities occurred without mandatory safety equipment.
Spain’s July 2025 roads saw 112 fatalities across 101 fatal crashes—despite three zero-death days, safety device non-compliance and conventional road risk remain serious challenges.