Around forty officers were deployed at the Baix Ebre service area to check driver rest periods and cargo stability. Police data shows that excess weight is responsible for 25% of accidents involving heavy vehicles. In this specific section of the highway, trucks are restricted to 80 km/h and are prohibited from overtaking.
“"The regulations for international freight transport are very extensive, and it is often difficult to find a truck that has everything perfect."
The operation utilized advanced technology, including CRC antennas to read tachographs remotely and a police helicopter for aerial surveillance. Canine units were also present to search for illegal substances or human trafficking in vehicles traveling from North Africa and southern Spain towards northern Europe.
