The Road Traffic Policing Group is tasked with traffic safety and traffic control on our roads. The Group patrols these roads and enforces the traffic law.
The traffic policing officers help and protect drivers in need and also start proceedings and prepare corresponding reports in case of accidents.
This Unit, created on 26 August 1959 pursuant to the General Order No 32, is specialized in any matter related to performing the tasks assigned to Guardia Civil in this field, and was specifically designed, trained and organized to this end. It is responsible for surveilling, regulating, providing assistance and controlling road traffic, road safety and transport in intercity roads. It has been entrusted with the following tasks: to assist and protect the users of public roads; to control and maintain the discipline required to ensure the free flow of intercity traffic; to investigate and draw up reports corresponding to proceedings undertaken due to road traffic accidents; and to supervise and ensure compliance with regulations on transport by road.
