A clear and forceful warning
The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has launched a clear and forceful warning about the illegal use of WhatsApp to warn about traffic controls. This practice, which has become common in many groups, can lead to a heavy fine. Both the DGT and the Civil Guard are taking serious measures to curb this activity, which they consider dangerous and detrimental to road safety.
Risks and consequences
In recent years, it has become common for drivers to use WhatsApp groups to inform others about the location of traffic controls. Although many think they are helping their friends and family, they are actually committing a serious offence. Warning about traffic controls puts road safety at risk, as it makes it easier for drivers who have consumed alcohol or drugs, or who are exceeding the speed limit, to avoid being detected. In addition, this practice undermines the authorities’ efforts to reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety.
Penalties and fines
The DGT has made it clear that warning about traffic controls on WhatsApp is a serious infraction that can be sanctioned with a fine of 600 to 3,000 euros. This penalty applies both to those who send the notices and to those who spread them in WhatsApp groups. The first two fines for this practice took place in Galicia, with penalties ranging from 600 to 3,000 euros. To avoid these fines, it is essential not to participate in the dissemination of traffic control notices on WhatsApp and not to forward such messages.
conclusion
It is crucial that all drivers understand the importance of obeying traffic rules and cooperating with the authorities to ensure road safety. Warning about traffic controls on WhatsApp not only endangers road safety, but also undermines efforts to improve road safety and reduce road accidents.
