Spanish road deaths drop

Spain’s General Traffic Office (DGT) reported a 20.4% drop in the number of deaths in traffic accidents during 2008. The number of people killed on the country’s roads fell to 2,180 in 2008 compared with 2,471 in 2007. On average around six people/day die on Spain’s roads and the government is keen to continue with its measures to reduce this figure further. Actions taken so far include the introduction of a new driving licence points system, more speed cameras, awareness campaigns and an increased police p
July 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Spain’s General Traffic Office (DGT) reported a 20.4% drop in the number of deaths in traffic accidents during 2008. The number of people killed on the country’s roads fell to 2,180 in 2008 compared with 2,471 in 2007. On average around six people/day die on Spain’s roads and the government is keen to continue with its measures to reduce this figure further. Actions taken so far include the introduction of a new driving licence points system, more speed cameras, awareness campaigns and an increased police presence on the country’s roads.

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