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New Rules for Scooters, Motorbikes, and Overtaking Cyclists

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I heard this information on a couple of news broadcasts today, and I checked it against several AI sources to list the changes. I have asked one version to check the information provided by another several times but I cannot be certain that every detail is completely accurate. I believe they are, and in broad strokes it definitely is, but if a Guardia Civil officer tells you otherwise, or if the DGT website says otherwise, then they will be right and I will be wrong. The Spanish government has officially approved a major update to the General Traffic Regulations ( Reglamento General de Circulación ). Aimed at protecting what the DGT describes as “vulnerable road users”, the reform introduces significant changes to everyday traffic rules. Before going into the details, it is important to note that although the Council of Ministers approved this legislation today (23rd June 2026), it has not yet been published in the Official State Gazette ( Boletín Oficial del Estado , or BOE). As a res...