Overview

• The special operation runs from Friday, August 29 at 15:00 to Sunday, August 31 at 24:00, covering long‑distance movements nationwide.
• Peak congestion is expected Friday 16:00–22:00, Saturday 09:00–13:00, and Sunday 16:00–23:00, largely on routes from coastal areas toward major cities.
• Measures include Guardia Civil traffic patrols, eight management centers, fixed and mobile radars, drones, Pegasus helicopters, cameras, and camouflaged units, plus reversible lanes, suspended roadworks, and targeted freight restrictions.
• Regional forecasts cite 1,113,200 trips in Andalucía, 626,934 in the Comunitat Valenciana, and about 212,500 in Murcia, with local hot spots and alternative itineraries identified.
• Enforcement and rules tighten as the new S‑41 cycle‑pedestrian sign carries a €200 penalty for misuse and speed cameras tested in August begin issuing fines from September.