‘It Makes Good Sense’: Your Verdict on Spain’s Traffic Light Rule Change
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As of October 1, the traffic lights in our cities will undergo a "significant change in their operation." The General Traffic Directorate (DGT) has put an end to a "combination of lights that generated confusion" and, at times, situations of risk for the roadfarers. This measure, long awaited, seeks to "strengthen the safety of pedestrians" and other vulnerable users in the urban environment.Read more]]>
The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has decided to put new measures in the circulation in order to reduce the abuses and protect pedestrians at urban crossings. The Official State Gazette (BOE) has reflected new measures that will enter into force on October 1st by Royal Decree 518/2026. The change ... Continue reading "The Government confirms the norm: from October 1st it is forbidden for drivers to pass a traffic light in amber"
Anything to report on the roads or on the rails? The Press examines the network at this morning's peak hour and specifies the colour of traffic lights.
From the 1st of October, the intermittent amber light for vehicles will not be able to match the green light for pedestrians. The measure seeks to reduce the accidents of vulnerable users in the city. Read
The change is included in Royal Decree 518/2026, approved on June 24.
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