School Buses: Why Safety Checks Matter
School buses are trusted with what matters most. Regular checks and inspections exist to protect children, reassure families, and ensure that every journey to and from school is as safe as possible.
School buses are trusted with what matters most. Regular checks and inspections exist to protect children, reassure families, and ensure that every journey to and from school is as safe as possible.
As daylight hours shorten across Spain, visibility becomes one of the most crucial elements of road safety. Every driver, cyclist, and pedestrian has a part to play in ensuring they can be seen — and can see others.
Rain increases risks on the road. Check your windscreen, wipers, tyres, and lights before setting off. In wet conditions, slow down, avoid sudden manoeuvres, and be careful around puddles — they can cause aquaplaning or splash pedestrians, especially near schools.
From 10–14 November 2025, the Guardia Civil and DGT will intensify checks on school buses. Vehicles and drivers will be inspected for documentation, licences, rest times, speed, and alcohol/drug compliance.
In Spain, the only safe limit for alcohol and drugs when driving is zero. Legal limits are already lower than in many countries, and for young drivers under 18 the limit is zero. Professional drivers, such as those operating school buses, face even stricter rules, and forthcoming legislation may lower the threshold further for everyone
Tourists and visiting drivers may be surprised at the number of school buses in Spain, each marked with a pictogram. These buses are restricted to lower maximum speeds and stop frequently.