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Salou launches the "Pedala segur" campaign to promote the responsible use of bicycles
Informational tents on the street offering bicycle inspections
Salou. Costa Dorada. 13 November 2026.
The Salou Local Police has launched a new road safety awareness initiative focused specifically on cyclists. Under the slogan "Pedala segur" (Pedal Safely), the goal is to promote bicycles as a healthy and sustainable mobility alternative, reminding people that their use also entails obligations: riding carefully, keeping safety equipment up to date, and respecting pedestrians and drivers.
Bringing road safety closer to citizens
One of the campaign's actions will consist of setting up informational tents on the streets to bring safety tips closer to the public. These tents will offer a free service to check key bicycle components, such as brakes and tire pressure, in order to build the habit of good maintenance, especially among young people.
The Local Police will take the campaign to educational centers in Salou. The intention is to educate future users of public roads, fostering responsible and respectful mobility habits, understanding that road safety education is a fundamental tool for preventing accidents.
Informational material (in Catalan and Spanish) will also be distributed, reminding cyclists of their main obligations and the penalties for risky behavior or non-compliance with regulations, which can result in fines of up to 1,000 euros.
The goal is to make the rules known before they are broken, thereby raising awareness of the risks to oneself and to third parties. Prevention, individual responsibility, and mutual respect are the three main pillars of the initiative.
Continuity in mobility policies
"Pedala segur" follows up on recent road safety campaigns promoted in the municipality, especially those focused on Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) and electric scooters. It is worth noting that, during the first nine months of 2026, the Local Police processed 458 complaints against PMV users, a figure that highlights the need to continue emphasizing information and compliance with regulations.
As a tourist destination with a high influx of people in public spaces, Salou is committed to orderly mobility where all transport systems can coexist. With this campaign, the town council sends a clear message of shared responsibility: road safety does not depend solely on surveillance, but on everyone's civic-mindedness and daily behavior.
Bringing road safety closer to citizens
One of the campaign's actions will consist of setting up informational tents on the streets to bring safety tips closer to the public. These tents will offer a free service to check key bicycle components, such as brakes and tire pressure, in order to build the habit of good maintenance, especially among young people.
The Local Police will take the campaign to educational centers in Salou. The intention is to educate future users of public roads, fostering responsible and respectful mobility habits, understanding that road safety education is a fundamental tool for preventing accidents.
Informational material (in Catalan and Spanish) will also be distributed, reminding cyclists of their main obligations and the penalties for risky behavior or non-compliance with regulations, which can result in fines of up to 1,000 euros.
The goal is to make the rules known before they are broken, thereby raising awareness of the risks to oneself and to third parties. Prevention, individual responsibility, and mutual respect are the three main pillars of the initiative.
Continuity in mobility policies
"Pedala segur" follows up on recent road safety campaigns promoted in the municipality, especially those focused on Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) and electric scooters. It is worth noting that, during the first nine months of 2026, the Local Police processed 458 complaints against PMV users, a figure that highlights the need to continue emphasizing information and compliance with regulations.
As a tourist destination with a high influx of people in public spaces, Salou is committed to orderly mobility where all transport systems can coexist. With this campaign, the town council sends a clear message of shared responsibility: road safety does not depend solely on surveillance, but on everyone's civic-mindedness and daily behavior.
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