Spain’s new emergency corridor rule starts October 1. What every driver needs to do
A traffic jam on a Spanish motorway will soon mean more than slowing down and waiting. From October 1, drivers […]
Starting October 1, Spanish drivers must create an emergency corridor on motorways and dual carriageways to allow ambulances, police, fire crews and other emergency vehicles to pass. The rule applies to all autopistas and autovías across the country. Drivers are required to leave a clear space in the middle of the road when traffic slows to walking pace or stops.
This can be done by moving to the far left lane on a two-lane motorway or to the far right lane on a larger motorway, creating a gap between lanes for emergency services. The space must be left even if an ambulance is not visible in the rearview mirror, as soon as the traffic jam forms. Drivers should not drive along the hard shoulder or follow the ambulance, and should not block the corridor.
The new law is part of Spain's updated General Traffic Regulations and can result in a fine for non-compliance.
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