It comes into effect: from October 1st, the DGT will end a historic exception and require taxi drivers to wear seat belts.

Starting October 1, the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) will mandate the use of seat belts for taxi drivers, goods vehicle operators, and driving instructors while driving in urban areas. This regulation removes a long-standing historical exception that previously exempted these professionals from the requirement within city limits.

The policy change aims to standardize safety protocols for professional drivers, ensuring that all occupants of these vehicles are protected by seat belts regardless of the driving environment. By eliminating this specific exemption, the DGT aligns urban traffic safety requirements for these professions with those already in place for private vehicle drivers.