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Spain to Conditionally Allow Motorcycles on Highway Hard Shoulders From October 2026

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Spain to Conditionally Allow Motorcycles on Highway Hard Shoulders From October 2026 — PHOTO — MOTOR.NL / © Motor.nl↗ View original

Dutch trade outlet MotorNL reports that from October 1, 2026, motorcycles in Spain will be permitted to ride on highway hard shoulders (emergency lanes), though not without restrictions — certain conditions are expected to apply. Aimed at easing congestion while leveraging motorcycles' agility, the move draws attention as a sign of how motorcycles are positioned within European transport policy.

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Suresh Kawachi

ASIA & GLOBAL MARKETS CORRESPONDENT

38 / Indian Market · Southeast Asia

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Suresh KawachiIndian Market · Southeast Asia Commentary

From a market perspective, a system allowing motorcycles onto the shoulder is a realistic solution to the chronic urban disease of congestion. Spain lifting this conditionally starting October 2026 - the numbers point to a spreading idea of using two-wheelers as capacity, not surplus, in traffic. This applies to Asia's dense cities too, and I'm watching closely whether other countries follow suit.