Reducing accidents, the central objective: the DGT will intensify controls on weight, rest periods, and the condition of professional vehicles in 2026

The Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has deployed its strategy for 2026 with a calendar of controls specifically aimed at professional vehicles, a move that underscores the absolute priority of road safety in the transport of goods and passengers.
According to information obtained by Información Logística, the central objective of these campaigns is to guarantee strict compliance with regulations by drivers of trucks and buses, focusing on three critical pillars: the fight against overweight, the verification of driving and rest times to combat fatigue, and the detection of technical defects that could turn these vehicles into a moving hazard.
This surveillance is not arbitrary but a structured response to prevent serious accidents, given the potential for injury from these vehicles when they are not in optimal condition.
The first major date for intensive surveillance is already on the calendar. From February 9 to 15, 2026, the Traffic Group of the Civil Guard will carry out a coordinated European campaign focused on trucks and buses.
This operation, which will transcend Spanish borders, seeks to standardize inspection pressure on the roads of the European Union.
The DGT also maintains the operational goal of inspecting, using mobile ITV (vehicle inspection) units, at least 6,000 goods vehicles and buses throughout the year, a figure that reveals the ambition and resources dedicated to this purpose.
However, the focus is not limited to larger vehicles. From November 23 to 29, vans will be the subject of a specific week of controls.
This decision responds to a worrying accident rate recorded in 2024, which has placed this group on the priority list.
The campaign is part of a Special Surveillance Plan that remains active throughout the year, highlighting the deep concern of authorities over the increase in incidents in the delivery sector, driven by the e-commerce boom.
Beyond these two highlighted weeks, the DGT’s calendar for 2026 is packed with monthly campaigns addressing other risk factors such as school transport, speed, or distractions.
This network of controls reflects a philosophy of permanent and multi-focal surveillance. Coordination at the European level, especially in inspections of international vehicles, sends a clear message: road safety is a borderless issue and inspection pressure will be constant and predictable for operators.
In short, the calendar announced by the DGT, and revealed by Información Logística, consolidates a trend towards more planned and exhaustive supervision. For transport and logistics companies, knowing these dates is not an invitation to relax, but an opportunity to reinforce the internal culture of compliance.
The final message is that road safety has ceased to be a mere legal obligation to become a strategic and unavoidable element in the daily management of professional transport.