As vehicle occupant deaths fall, pedestrian casualty reductions have stalled. An in-depth look at how the fortress effect inside our cars has increased the risks for children and teenagers on foot.
Seat belts remain one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the consequences of a collision. From 1 October 2026, several previous exemptions disappear, making belt use mandatory for drivers who were previously exempt, including taxi and goods-vehicle drivers.
Driving schools have asked the DGT to introduce mandatory training for electric scooter users and road awareness modules for new drivers.
Electric scooters have become a familiar part of Spanish mobility. From 1 October 2026, national rules introduce a minimum age of 15 and mandatory helmets for VMP users, adding to existing insurance and registration requirements.
Between 16 and 22 September, traffic enforcement authorities across Europe will take part in the annual ROADPOL Safety Days.
Walking, cycling or taking the school bus gives children opportunities to learn road safety every day. Parents teach those lessons not just through instructions, but through the example they set.