Driving Through Tourist Areas: Expect the Unexpected
Tourist traffic changes the way Spain’s roads behave during summer. Discover how patience, awareness and adapting to changing conditions can help keep every journey safe.
Tourist traffic changes the way Spain’s roads behave during summer. Discover how patience, awareness and adapting to changing conditions can help keep every journey safe.
Summer road safety starts before you leave home. Discover how preparing yourself as well as your vehicle can make your journey across Spain safer, more comfortable and less stressful.
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.
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.
School buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers on the road. Drivers must remain alert, give space, and reduce speed when approaching or passing them.