The new regulations cover general road transport as well as the transport of dangerous goods, for which additional requirements and exemptions are provided. The measures apply throughout the 2026 calendar year and aim to improve road safety and traffic flow, particularly during periods of increased traffic on major transport corridors.
Driving bans for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes
According to the published calendar, dozens of restrictions affecting heavy goods vehicle traffic are planned throughout the year across Spain. The DGT applies these measures mainly during periods of increased traffic intensity.
The schedule of truck bans is divided into several key periods reflecting seasonal traffic patterns and major mobility peaks such as holidays, vacation periods and long weekends.
All Fridays from February to March and from 4 to 18 December
During these periods, driving bans apply on selected road sections:
- N-230 (between km 64.1 in Benabarre and km 116.1 in Santoréns, including sections towards Buira, Bonansa, Ginaste and Aneto, towards the French border)
Time: 17:00–24:00
These bans apply to vehicles travelling towards the French–Spanish border.
All Saturdays from June to August
In summer, a wide range of restrictions applies, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The bans cover the following roads:
- A-49 (Camas – Huévar del Aljarafe, direction Ayamonte): 10:00–14:00
- AP-4 (Dos Hermanas – Jerez de la Frontera, direction Cádiz): 10:00–13:00
- N-4 (Los Palacios – Jerez, direction Cádiz): 10:00–13:00
All Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from July to August
During this period, particularly strict restrictions apply on the following routes:
- A-483 (Bollullos Par del Condado – Matalascañas, both directions): 11:00–22:00
- A-497 (Huelva – Punta Umbría, both directions): 11:00–22:00
- A-5056
- Lepe – La Antilla (both directions): 11:00–22:00
- Lepe (N-431) – La Antilla (A-5056): 11:00–22:00
- A-370 (Los Gallardos – Garrucha, both directions): 11:00–22:00
- A-8
- Direction Santander (Castro-Urdiales – Laredo): 11:00–14:00
- Direction Bilbao: 16:00–22:00
- N-230 (Aneto – Ginaste – Bonansa – Buira – Santoréns – Benabarre, direction Benabarre): 17:00–22:00
All Sundays from February to March and from 6 to 27 December
- N-230 (Aneto – Ginaste – Bonansa – Santoréns – Benabarre, direction Benabarre):
13:00–20:00
All Sundays in June
Inbound traffic to Madrid and Seville will be significantly restricted:
- A-49 (San Juan del Puerto – Camas, direction Seville): 15:00–24:00
- AP-4 (Jerez – Dos Hermanas, direction Seville): 16:00–20:00
- N-4 (Jerez – Dos Hermanas – Los Palacios y Villafranca, direction Seville): 16:00–20:00
- A-45 (Málaga – Alto Las Pedrizas, direction Córdoba): 17:00–24:00
All Sundays and public holidays from 28 June to 6 September
This is the period with the broadest restrictions of the year, particularly for traffic heading towards Madrid.
- 21:00–23:00 – entry into Madrid
- 21:00–24:00 – selected regional routes
Key affected routes include:
- A-1 Boceguillas – Madrid (M-40 junction): 21:00–23:00
- A-2 Mirabueno – Madrid (M-40 junction): 21:00–23:00
- A-3 Atalaya del Cañavate – Madrid (M-40 junction): 21:00–23:00
- A-5 Maqueda – Madrid (M-40 junction): 21:00–24:00
- A-6 Arévalo – Adanero: 21:00–23:00
- AP-6 Adanero – San Rafael: 21:00–23:00
- A-6 Las Rozas (M-50 junction) – Madrid: 21:00–23:00
- N-6 Adanero – Collado Villalba: 21:00–23:00
- AP-51 Ávila – Villacastín (AP-6 junction): 21:00–23:00
- AP-61 Segovia – San Rafael (AP-6 junction): 21:00–23:00
- N-110 Berrocalejo de Aragona – Villacastín: 21:00–23:00
- N-603 Otero de Herreros – San Rafael: 21:00–23:00
- M-501 San Martín de Valdeiglesias – Madrid (M-40 junction): 21:00–23:00
- A-45 Málaga – Alto Las Pedrizas (direction Córdoba): 17:00–24:00
- A-49 Camas – Bollullos Par del Condado (direction Ayamonte): 15:00–24:00
- A-49 San Juan del Puerto – Camas (direction Seville): 15:00–24:00
- N-630 El Garrobo – Camas (both directions): 10:00–14:00
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Additional holiday bans (remaining dates in 2026)
Spain also applies additional holiday bans on selected routes on the following dates:
- 18 March
- 24, 26, 27, 30 April
- 1, 3 May; 20–26 May
- 4, 20, 26, 27 June
- 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 July
- 1, 2, 8, 14, 15, 16, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 August
- 8, 9, 10, 12, 30, 31 October
- 1, 2, 20, 21, 22 November
- 4, 5, 6, 8, 24 and 31 December
The exact scope of restrictions and affected road sections depends on the region and the specific holiday. Before planning a journey, hauliers are advised to check the latest DGT announcements or dedicated applications such as Bans For Trucks.
Exemptions from truck driving bans
Transport of live animals
Vehicles transporting live animals (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.) are fully exempt from driving bans, regardless of gross vehicle weight.
Transport of perishable goods
The exemption applies to vehicles transporting perishable goods in accordance with the ATP Agreement, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, provided that:
- the goods account for at least 50% of the vehicle’s payload or loading volume, and
- the vehicle meets the technical requirements set out in Annex 1 of the ATP Agreement.
Mail transport
Vehicles operated by Sociedad Estatal Correos y Telégrafos (Spanish Post) performing universal service obligations are exempt from bans from Monday to Friday (inclusive).
Transport of dangerous goods (ADR)
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods marked with orange plates under ADR regulations are subject to the same time-based restrictions as general transport, as well as additional route-specific restrictions depending on the type of goods carried.
Designated ADR route network
ADR vehicles must use designated routes designed specifically for the safe transport of dangerous goods. These include selected sections of motorways and national roads across all Spanish regions, including Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and León, the Valencian Community, Extremadura, Galicia, the Community of Madrid, Murcia and La Rioja.
- Andalusia: A-4, A-7, A-32, A-44, A-45, A-48, A-49, A-66
- Aragon: A-2, A-22, A-23, AP-2, AP-68, N-234, N-240/A-21, N-330/A-23, N-420, Z-40
- Asturias: A-8, A-64, A-66, AP-66
- Cantabria: A-8, A-67, S-30/S-10
- Castile-La Mancha: CM-42, CM-45, CM-211, CM-220, CM-413, CM-420, CM-4017/N-401, CM-4111, CM-4134, N-320, N-322/A-32, N-330, N-400, N-403, N-420, N-430, R-2, R-4, TO-21, TO-22/A-42
- Castile and León: A-1, A-2, A-6/AP-6, A-11, A-15/SO-20, A-50, A-52, A-62, A-65, A-66, A-67, A-73, A-231, A-601, A-610, AP-1, AP-51, AP-61, AP-66, AP-68, AP-71, AV-20, BU-30, CL-615, LE-30/A-60, N-111, N-120/OU-11, N-122/A-11, N-122, N-234, N-403, N-601/VA-12, SA-20, SG-20, VA-30
- Valencian Community: A-3, A-7, A-23, A-31, A-33, A-35, A-38, A-70, A-77, AP-7, CS-22/N-340, CV-10, CV-35, N-330, N-338, N-420, V-21, V-23, V-30, V-31
- Extremadura: A-5, A-58, A-66, EX-A1, EX-A2, N-430, N-432, N-435
- Galicia: A-6/AP-6, A-8, A-52, A-54, A-54/SC-21, A-55, A-75, AC-10, AC-11, AC-12, AC-14, AC-15, AG-11, AG-31, AG-41, AG-46/VG-4,5, AG-51, AG-55, AG-56, AG-59, AP-9F/AP-9, AP-9V, AP-53/AG-53, FE-12/AG-64, FE-15, N-120/OU-11, N-550, N-552, PO-11/PO-10, SC-20, VG-20/AG-57
- Community of Madrid: A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6/AP-6, AP-41, M-40, M-45/M-50, M-607, N-400, N-403, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5
- Murcia: A-7, A-30, A-33, A-92/NA-91, AP-7, CT-32/CT-33/CT-34, MU-30, MU-32, RM-2, RM-3, RM-11, RM-15, RM-19, RM-23
- La Rioja: A-12, A-12/LO-20, AP-68, N-111
