Pere Navarro

Pere Navarro is the Director General of the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), Spain's traffic authority. He is in the news due to several recent traffic-related developments. Firstly, the DGT is anticipating over 3.35 million long-distance trips in the Madrid region during the Semana Santa holiday period, requiring significant traffic management. Secondly, Navarro recently highlighted the future of motor vehicles as being one of shared use to reduce traffic congestion and emissions. This aligns with a controversial experiment offering 25,000 euros to individuals who surrender their driver's licenses for five years, aiming to alleviate traffic. Finally, the DGT is actively introducing new traffic signals to improve road safety, but many drivers are unfamiliar with their meaning, raising concerns about compliance and potential fines. Navarro's role is central to addressing these challenges and shaping Spain's traffic policies.