Overview

• The Guardia Civil’s traffic unit, working with the DGT, has issued a dedicated surveillance and control plan for vans presented by general chief Tomás García.
• Recurring static checkpoints and dynamic patrols with random stops will concentrate on routes with heavy van traffic and on logistics hubs and industrial estates.
• Enforcement will target speeding, seatbelt use, and alcohol and drug impairment, alongside vehicle condition checks supported by mobile ITV stations.
• Spain’s van fleet stands at about 2.7 million vehicles after a 23% rise in a decade, while 2024 saw 79 van-occupant deaths and hospitalised injuries increase from 138 to 190.
• At a national conference in Cartagena, Pere Navarro emphasized the role of local police, defended 30 km/h urban limits, and backed a new Good Practices guide to strengthen city-level road safety.