104 Caught Not Wearing Seatbelts
Regional police, the Mossos d'Esquadra, issued 116 traffic fines during a series of roadside controls in the Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l’Ebre regions. Of these, 104 were for failing to wear a seatbelt, a primary focus of the operation. The enforcement effort, confirmed by Diari de Tarragona, targeted basic road safety compliance, including correct cargo loading and adherence to driver rest periods. The figures were shared in a social media post by the Mossos, stating: 'Seatbelts, load security, and rest times are not optional.'
Other Violations Identified
- 3 fines for vehicles exceeding weight limits
- 9 fines for other traffic regulation breaches
These checks form part of ongoing vigilance operations aimed at reducing road risk on key routes in southern Catalonia. The Mossos have previously intensified monitoring on high-risk stretches like the AP-7, where heavy goods vehicle traffic is dense and accident rates higher.
Seatbelts, load security, and rest times are not optional.
This message, posted by the Mossos d'Esquadra on social media, underscores the core aim of the controls: to enforce fundamental safety standards. Data from previous operations shows persistent issues; in August 2024, 132 drivers were fined for distractions in a two-day operation across the same regions. Drivers can check regional traffic safety guidelines and enforcement priorities via the Camp de Tarragona police region page and the Terres de l’Ebre police region page.
Primary sources: mossos.gencat.cat, dsp.interior.gencat.cat, interior.gencat.cat. Reported by diaridetarragona.com, diarimes.com, tarragonaradio.cat, per ACN, tarragona.cat, AVUI.cat, Diari de Tarragona.
