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.
Following a fatal flooding incident in Olivella, Barcelona, we explain the vital survival rules every driver must know to avoid and escape trapped vehicles in flood water.
Cyclists are among the most vulnerable people on Spain’s roads. New rules strengthen their protection, but the fundamental principle remains simple: if you cannot give a cyclist sufficient space and time, do not overtake.
Between 16 and 22 September, traffic enforcement authorities across Europe will take part in the annual ROADPOL Safety Days.
As the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) urges member states to intensify enforcement of lower urban and rural speed limits, Spain’s traffic authorities are deploying more radars and section controls.
When school starts, drivers encounter more children, school buses and unpredictable movement around roads. The safest approach is to slow down, anticipate what might happen and remember that the driver controls the vehicle capable of causing the greatest harm.