# #RoadSafety in the news 1 October 2026 at 10:19 > Spain implements new traffic safety regulations · New seat belt rules for professional drivers · Spain road deaths rise by 4 per cent in summer [Spain implements new traffic safety regulations]() *1 October 2026 at 10:19* - DGT reform introduces stricter rules for personal mobility vehicles and enhanced protection for cyclists and pedestrians across Spain. [New seat belt rules for professional drivers]() *20 September 2026 at 10:39* - Taxi and freight drivers in urban areas must wear seat belts from 1 October or face a 200 euro fine and loss of four license points. [Spain road deaths rise by 4 per cent in summer]() *7 September 2026 at 14:19* - A total of 240 people died on the roads in July and August 2026, despite a 12 per cent drop in fatalities among vulnerable road users.