General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) is waiting 16 million trips on Spanish roads from Friday 31 March to Monday 10 April, so he appealed clairvoyance Given that the same period of 2022 resulted in 27 deaths while driving.
To organize these trips, DGT has designed Grief is a device that will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday and end on Easter MondayApril 10 is a holiday in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, the Commonwealth of Valencia, La Rioja, Navarra and the Basque Country.
Remember the traffic This holiday season is one of the most complex times of the year.By increasing the volume of flights in a short time at similar departure and destination points on the same days and hours.
As usual, The operation will take place in two stages.. The first one starts at 15:00 this Friday and ends at midnight on Sunday, April 2, with 4.3 million road movements expected during this period. The second phase, more important than the previous one due to the volume of journeys made across the entire road network, will begin on Wednesday, April 5 and end on Monday, April 10.
Traffic is cited as the most conflicting hours for circulation this Friday, between 15:00 and 22:00. and in this interval, between 18:00 and 21:00.
As long-distance trips at the beginning of the holiday period coincide with the usual short movements at the weekend, traffic problems and delays may occur at the exits of major cities and in transportation to coastal tourism areas. .
While heavy traffic (between 9:00 and 14:00) leaving the big city centers on Saturday morning continues, those returning on Sunday, April 2, may encounter delays in the evening (especially between 18:00) and 22:00) compared to other Sundays. although less dense, at the entrances to the cities.
To ensure safety and fluidity on the roads, DGT has maximum availability of technical tools (fixed and mobile cruise control radars, helicopters and drones, and cameras and camouflaged vans to control cell phone and seat belt use) and people.
traffic reminds you During the entire special operation of Holy Week last year, 25 fatal accidents were recorded, in which 27 people died..
To avoid more deaths, DGT insists the importance of not engaging in risky behaviors behind the wheel, such as distraction, speeding, or alcohol, the latter causing one in three fatal crashes. In fact, nearly half of autopsy drivers who died in car crashes had alcohol or other drugs in their blood, according to a 2021 report from the National Institute of Toxicology. A percentage that rises to 75 percent in a given state of alcohol.
Traffic alert also danger of walking on the road when any incident occurs in the vehicle the importance of taking all necessary precautions, especially on highways or on divided roads where vehicles travel at high speed.
And as always DGT recommends to enjoy these days plan your trip in advanceWith the complete setup of the vehicle, avoid the most unfavorable days and times as much as possible and always look for the best route to avoid unforeseen events.
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