Tráfico prevé 18,2 millones de desplazamientos por carretera durante la Navidad

21 diciembre 2022

El dispositivo de vigilancia, regulación y seguridad en carretera comenzará a las 15:00 horas del viernes 23 de diciembre y se prolongará hasta el domingo 8 de enero. … With Christmas just around the corner, the Spanish Directorate General for Traffic has predicted a significant number of road trips across the country this festive season. The traffic department expects a total of 18.2 million trips to occur from the 21st December to the 6th January.

The Department has increased the number of officers on duty in anticipation of the high number of trips. Officers will be deployed on both main roads and on internal routes in order to ensure that all vehicles comply with the national regulations and to protect road users.

Road users have been urged to stay alert and respect all traffic regulations in order to ensure their safety as well as the safety of others. All vehicles must undergo regular maintenance as it is not only important for safety reasons but also to avoid considering incurring costly fines.

The Directorate General for Traffic wishes all road users a happy and safe festive season. The department encourages anyone travelling to make sure they get plenty of rest and that they take regular breaks in order to avoid accidents caused by driver fatigue.

Finally, the Department recommends that everyone should make sure they have their documents, including vehicle registration and their driver’s license, when travelling by road. This will not only help traffic officers to identify drivers but also to prevent fraud.

Overall, the Spanish Directorate General for Traffic expects 18.2 million trips to occur during this festive season and it encourages all drivers to act responsibly to ensure their safety and the safety of others.