Motorists who drive by Spain will have to adapt part of their equipment from theOctober 1, 2026. The new regulations of General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) fixed the obligation to use closed shoes that completely covers the foot, regardless of whether it is driven in the city or on interurban roads. This will leave out options like sandals or any other open shoes.
The changes will also affect the protective gloveswhich will be mandatory for the drivers i passengers of motorcycles and mopeds when they circulate through interurban roads. In addition, motorcycles must carry one high visibility reflective vestthat the biker you will have to use if must get out of the vehicle and occupy the road or the shoulder of an interurban road, for example, following a breakdown or an accident.
The regulations establish requirements specific for riders and others professional drivers, who will have to wear and use the reflective vest while working, both on urban and interurban roads. Instead, the airbagthe motorcycle jacketthe technical pants and the specific boots will not be required with a general character. Failure to comply with the new requirements will be considered a serious infringement and may result fines from up to 200 euros.
The modification assumes that the Andorran motorists who want to drive on the roads of Spain from 1 October they will have of keep in mind the new demands of equipment when they travel through Spanish territory on the equipment.
