In the road network in Spain, there are many departments and institutions that… They have jobs on itas well as all areas and levels, because it depends on national, regional, territorial and even local public organizations, as is the case with the M-30, which The managing owner is the City Council of Madrid.
Therefore, it is necessary to know Which departments have powers? On the State Expressway (RCE) network, i.e. motorways, expressways and national roads. It is also necessary – Distinguish between the state agencies that have functions in it Such as the General Directorate of Highways or the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT).
What are the differences between DGC and DGT?
Firstly, the Directorate General of Highways (DGC) is known as the state agency responsible for planning, projects and construction management, Maintenance and operation of state highways With the aim that citizens can obtain adequate infrastructure at this time It is based on the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
For its part, it is in charge of the General Traffic Department Agency affiliated with the Ministry of Interior Who is responsible for Regulation, supervision and road safety State-owned. Moreover, its main mission refers to improving the safety of road users, traffic flow, as well as providing administrative services such as permit management or Penalties for traffic regulations.
Tasks of the General Directorate of Highways
On the DGC website itself, A Census of practicing jobs Within the scope of the State Expressway (RCE) network, which currently has a total length of 26,525 km. Among them is the indication that they must comply with the order Develop and monitor road network planning The state, through the tools stipulated in Law No. 37 of 2025.
The DGC must also inspect and monitor Service area privileges Or manage and Preparing noise mapsOr methods and their corresponding action plans, among others. Finally, The DGC is divided into several general sub-directories: Planning and operation, projects and works, preservation and asset management, sustainability, innovation and coordination.
Tasks of the General Traffic Department
On the Ministry of Interior website we find a long list that includes: All tasks assigned to the General Directorate of Transportation, Such as preparing studies and draft provisions related to traffic and road safety. Just as, Coordination with local authorities regarding state regulations Which affects them, or the DGT must also create Basic guidelines for driver education programming And driver training.
Likewise, the Directorate General of Taxation is also divided into its several bodies Organic level of general sub-directories: Secretary General of Mobility Management and Technology, National Observatory for Road Safety and Road Training and Education.
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