Spain updates road rules to protect pedestrians
New DGT regulations effective from 1 October 2026 grant pedestrians priority at crossings and ban conflicting amber lights for drivers.
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Spain updates road rules to protect pedestrians · DANA Adam floods force closure of 27 Spanish roads · DGT launches Pilar long weekend traffic operation
DANA Adam floods force closure of 27 Spanish roads
Severe flooding across Valencia and Andalusia triggers road closures and school cancellations as AEMET issues red weather warnings.
DGT launches Pilar long weekend traffic operation
Spain expects 5.7 million road trips during the Pilar holiday, with the DGT deploying drones and radars to monitor traffic safety.
Spain implements new traffic safety regulations
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
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.
Uber to test level 4 autonomous cars in Madrid
Uber partners with WeRide and Avomo to deploy twenty self-driving vehicles in Madrid, aiming for a commercial launch by the end of 2026.
Spain road deaths rise by 4 per cent in summer
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.