DGT Warns Drivers: Using Rearview Mirrors for Grooming Leads to Fines
Spain's General Directorate of Traffic is issuing 80-euro fines to drivers who use rearview mirrors for personal grooming instead of monitoring the road.
The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) is cracking down on a common but dangerous habit: using rearview mirrors for anything other than checking the road. Officials warn that using these mirrors for personal grooming or self-observation is a punishable offense.
Under Article 18.1 of the General Traffic Regulations, drivers are required to maintain full attention on the road at all times. Authorities view adjusting mirrors while driving or using them to check your appearance as a distraction that puts you, your passengers, and other road users at risk.
Drivers caught doing this face an 80-euro fine. The DGT highlights that driver distraction remains one of the leading causes of accidents on Spanish roads, and even a split-second loss of focus can have serious consequences.
Rearview and side mirrors are strictly for monitoring traffic and performing maneuvers safely. To stay safe, the DGT reminds motorists that all mirror adjustments should be made while the vehicle is parked. By taking a moment to adjust your mirrors before you start driving, you avoid unnecessary risks and ensure you are fully prepared to react to the road ahead.