# DGT launches Pilar long weekend traffic operation

9 October 2026 at 17:22

> Spain expects 5.7 million road trips during the Pilar holiday, with the DGT deploying drones and radars to monitor traffic safety.

[Spain](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/spain-q29>)'s [DGT](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/directorate-general-for-traffic-q5280627>) has launched a special traffic operation for the [Pilar](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/national-day-of-spain-q2745862>) long weekend, running from 15:00 on Friday until midnight Monday. With October 9 a holiday in [Valencia](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/valencian-community-q5720>), 5.7 million road trips are expected, averaging 1.44 million journeys every day.

The [Civil Guard](<https://spainnews.co.uk/entity/civil-guard-spain-q932821>) and aerial units are deploying radars, helicopters, and drones to monitor speed, seatbelts, and mobile phone use. Roadworks and sports events are suspended, while truck restrictions apply. A distraction surveillance campaign remains active.

Congestion is forecast for Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Monday evening. The V-16 beacon is mandatory for breakdowns. Victims can access the 018 support service in 50 languages, while live traffic updates are available via dgt.es and the 011 line.


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