Civil Guard authorities investigated an individual from Ibi for a road safety violation after he drove a car along a stretch that resembles a rally course around Les Revoltes de Ibi. He filmed the incident on his mobile device and shared the footage on social media, a move that drew scrutiny from the authorities who review driving behavior on public roads and the safety implications of posting such moments online.
The person under investigation was operating a vehicle on the CV-801 road, a corridor linking Ibi and Banyeres de Mariola. The event was tied to the Les Revoltes de Ibi RallyScoring segment of the Spanish Mountain Championship, where spectators and participants closely watch for competitive driving patterns. In this case, the driver attempted to mimic rally participants but performed a reckless sequence described by authorities as high speed driving in a BMW 330 CD model. He repeatedly veered into the opposite lane and failed to maintain a safe line, a dangerous choice on a road characterized by numerous tight bends and limited visibility at night, conditions that would make it difficult to detect an oncoming vehicle in time to avoid a collision.
The action resulted in a prohibitive sanction. The driver was fined six months and faced a fourteen month license deprivation, reflecting the severity of the risk created for other road users and the potential for serious harm on public highways. The case underscores how imitation of competitive driving on real roads is treated as a criminal concern and a breach of traffic regulations designed to protect everyone sharing the roadway.
Also this weekend, authorities in the Balearic Islands reported a second investigation into a driver who engaged in similar conduct on Serra de Tramuntana routes between the towns of Banyalbufar and Esporles. The individual is alleged to have overtaken in a continuous line, driven carelessly through bends, and skidded while traveling in the opposite direction. These actions highlight a pattern of hazardous driving that endangers not only the driver but all other road users present on mountainous, winding routes with unpredictable turns and limited sightlines. The Balearic Islands Command noted that other vehicles appeared to operate without regard for safety, raising concerns about a broader trend that could lead to serious accidents if not addressed promptly.
The investigations were carried out by the Traffic Research and Analysis Group within the Alicante Command and by the Balearic Islands Command, reflecting coordinated efforts across regional police units to monitor and deter unsafe driving practices that imitate rally movements on regular roads. The emphasis remains on preventing reckless demonstrations that blur the line between sport and real-world danger, and on enforcing regulations that keep public highways safe for all users.