As from Monday March 4th, anyone paying their motoring fines at the provincial headquarters of the Traffic Department (DGT) can only do so by means of a credit or debit card.
DGT crackdown on seatbelt use
Monday morning sees the start of a DGT crackdown on the wearing of seatbelts and the correct use of car seats for children, the campaign designed to coincide with the return to school of nearly one million children in Andalucia.
Torrox Council signs agreement with the DGT
The Mayor of Torrox, Francisco Muñoz (PSOE), has signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions and, it is said, to improve road safety. The agreement will, amongst other things, allow the Local Police to access driver information, vehicle registration details and permit the deduction of licence points of offenders.
Poorly maintained radar traps
Apparently, many of the 750 radar speed traps on the roads in Spain are not working due to a lack of maintenance and the revenue from fines has fallen drastically. According to the DGT, the situation also makes the roads more dangerous and it plans to devote part of its budget to rectify the situation.
DGT checking trucks and vans this week
Trucks and vans will be under intense scrutiny by the DGT from February 13th to 19th with special attention being paid to the technical and safety elements of the vehicle, weight and conditioning of the load, tyre condition, lighting, documentation, the tachograph, special requirements to be met by the driver regarding license or driving times and rest, and sobriety.
DGT to monitor school buses in latest campaign
Starting today, Monday, and continuing until Friday, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) will be turning its attention to school buses.
DGT begins seatbelt clampdown
As from Monday September 12th and continuing until September 18th, the DGT is concentrating its efforts on controlling the correct use of seatbelts, mandatory for all passengers in vehicles. Particular attention will be paid to urban areas where short journeys are involved and where many neglect to use a seatbelt.
DGT begins week of intensive speed controls in Andalucia
From Monday August 15th to Sunday August 21st the DGT will be conducting an intensive campaign against speeding in Andalucia, with 120,000 speed controls planned.
DGT proposes speed limit reduction on secondary roads
The DGT is proposing to change the speed limit on all conventional single lane roads from the current 100 kph to 90 kph.
Start of intensive alcohol controls on Spanish roads
Today sees the start of a DGT crackdown on drinking and driving with 20,000 breath tests being carried out each day.