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Traffic anticipates a hot weekend on Spanish roads.

Up to 4.75 million trips (without considering the Basque Country and Catalonia) will take place from 3:00 p.m. on Friday to 12:00 p.m. next Sunday,

in what is traditionally known as Operation Return of Summer.

In it, the trips of those who return home after the holidays will coincide with those who are going to spend the weekend at the beach or second homes.

In addition, although they will be the least, also with those who start their great annual rest at this time.

At the end of June, the Interior agency predicted that, between July and August, there would be a total of 91.9 million displacements.

That is, at the same level as in 2019, when the coronavirus had not yet made an appearance.

For the next three days, the DGT warns that there will be delays in leaving the big cities, as well as in the main access routes to tourist and rest areas, both on the coast and in the mountains.

Specifically, the critical periods have been set

on Friday afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.), on Saturday morning (from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and again during Sunday afternoon (between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.). 23 hours),

which is when the bulk of the return is expected.

Trip planning and surveillance measures

Taking into account these forecasts and in order to plan our trip, it has created a web address where we can consult the traffic forecasts, the alternative itineraries according to the route and the traffic regulation measures (in the case of additional or reversible lanes) as well as the restrictions and stoppages of works.

In addition, remember that, to the physical surveillance of the Civil Guard agents, it will add its wide arsenal of control and sanction tools:

780 fixed radars (92 of them stretch) and 545 mobile, 12 helicopters, 39 drones, 261 cameras and 15 camouflaged vans

to control the use of mobile phones and seat belts.

Security Recommendations

Finally, and as always when there is such a massive displacement and with long trips, he has returned to remember a series of basic tips.

On the one hand, planning the trip by the safest route to avoid unforeseen events;

schedule the most suitable time and, if necessary, use the alternative itineraries

proposed.

In addition to avoiding traveling at night or after a tired day on the beach or in the mountains.

It is also recommended to

avoid large meals and moderate doses of stimulant drinks

, as well as the consumption of those

medications

that reduce attention or cause drowsiness;

and

never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

or let anyone who has done so get behind the wheel.

Finally, before starting the trip, he urges you to

check the correct operation of the lights and turn signals, as well as the tire pressure

;

Remember that luggage must be correctly positioned, allowing the driver to have maximum visibility.

Do not place objects on the rear tray of the vehicle that could cause damage in the event of sudden braking;

and keep your attention on driving at all times and respect the rules of the road.

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