Wednesday, June 17th 2026

Motoring

Local Mobility and Safety Plans Published

The DGT has launched a viewer on its website, dgt.es, which compiles practically all the plans and strategies that address road safety aspects at the national, regional, provincial, or local

Carrying Animals in Cars

Animals are permitted in private vehicles but must be properly restrained using appropriate harnesses or equipment, and so the answer is yes, they are allowed on the back seat, but

870 People Have Lost Their Lives On The Road

Despite a reduction in traffic, there were still 797 fatal incidents on interurban roads during 2020, in which 870 people have died and another 3,463 required hospital admission, which represents

Proper Seat Belt Use

Seat belts are designed for one purpose only, to save lives. Statistics show that by wearing a seat belt the probability of death when involved in a collision is halved,

Forgetting the Rules

Has the Covid-19 pandemic changed your driving habits? According to the study presented by Autopistas, many drivers have adapted their driving, but not for the better, increasing speed, forgetting indicators,

Traffic fines should fund driving lessons

The money raised through traffic fines should be used to pay for driving lessons and tests for young people from hard-pressed families, says left-wing Podemos. The party governing in coalition

Future Roads

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Centro Universitario de la Defensa de la Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR), and the Tsing-Hua National University (Taiwan) has

Motoring

Tyre Safety Checks We Can All Do

Tyres are arguably one of the most important elements of a vehicle, however they are often so easily neglected, despite the abuse they can face on a regular basis. They

Mobile phone

Mobile phone use still top driving distraction

The DGT has released the latest data for fines issued during the latest campaign. The latest surveillance campaign, carried out between September 14th and 20th, shows that the use of

Motoring

Special sticker proposed for drivers over 70

Authorities in Salamanca have proposed a distinctive M sticker for drivers over the age of 70. The Salamanca Prosecutor’s Office, through the attorney general Juan José Pereña have proposed the