Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 2, 2026, from the General Technical Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the Autonomous Body Central Traffic Authority and the City Council of Valencia |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | September 9, 2026 |
| Effective Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Affected Parties | State Traffic Administration (DGT/JCT), City Council of Valencia and drivers at city access points |
| Category | Public Sector — Mobility and Traffic |
| Direct Economic Cost | No additional cost for either party |
| Non-compliance Notice Period | 30 days before agreement termination |
| Official Gazette Reference | BOE-A-2026-18882 |
Since July 17, 2026, the Central Traffic Authority (JCT) and the City Council of Valencia operate under a formal data exchange agreement that eliminates blind spots in traffic management at city access points. The resolution publishing it was signed on September 2, 2026 and appeared in the Official Gazette on September 9 (reference BOE-A-2026-18882).
The agreement is not a change in jurisdictions: each administration continues to manage and maintain its own equipment. What changes is that data now flows in both directions, in real time, between the DGT Traffic Management Center and Valencia's municipal center.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement regulates three distinct areas:
| Area | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Exchange of images and data | Bidirectional exchange of camera images and real-time traffic data between the DGT Traffic Management Center and the City Council of Valencia, focused on the border areas of their respective jurisdictions |
| Equipment management | Each party maintains management and maintenance of its own equipment, at no additional economic cost to either |
| Connected vehicle | Collaboration to integrate Valencia into the use cases of the JCT's connected vehicle platform, promoting smart mobility |
| Data protection | Both parties act as controllers of their own processing and as processors of the other's data, with confidentiality obligations and compliance with GDPR and LOPDGDD |
| Non-compliance | Does not generate economic compensation, but may result in agreement termination following a 30-day notice period |
The data protection framework is particularly relevant: as each party simultaneously acts as controller and processor, both administrations assume symmetric obligations under the GDPR and LOPDGDD. Any breach or misuse of received images or data can activate the agreement termination mechanism.
Economic and operational impact
For the administrations involved, the direct economic impact is zero: the agreement does not involve budget transfers or investment in new equipment. Each party bears the cost of its own systems, as it has been doing.
The real value of the agreement is operational:
- The DGT gains visibility over traffic at Valencia's urban access points without needing to deploy its own infrastructure in municipal areas.
- The City Council accesses data from state-jurisdiction routes surrounding the city, improving incident anticipation.
- Integration into the JCT's connected vehicle platform gives Valencia access to smart mobility use cases that were previously only available for the state road network.
For logistics, transport and distribution companies operating at Valencia's access points, the practical consequence is more coordinated traffic management: fewer bottlenecks in border areas and potentially more accurate real-time traffic information through connected systems.
Who does it affect?
- Central Traffic Authority (DGT): obligated to share camera images and data at Valencia's access points and to fulfill processor obligations regarding municipal data received.
- City Council of Valencia: obligated to share camera images and data in border areas and to fulfill the same data protection obligations regarding state data received.
- Drivers at Valencia access points: their traffic data and images may be processed by both administrations in a coordinated manner.
- Logistics and transport companies: operators who regularly travel through Valencia's access points will benefit from more integrated traffic management.
- Mobility technology providers: companies developing connected vehicle solutions or traffic information systems have a new data ecosystem available in Valencia.
Practical example
Imagine an incident on the V-30 (state-jurisdiction route) at Valencia's entrance on a Tuesday at 8:00 AM. Before the agreement, Valencia's municipal Traffic Management Center did not have direct access to DGT camera images at that point, and the DGT did not see in real time the traffic status on adjacent municipal access streets.
With the agreement in effect since July 17, 2026, both centers simultaneously receive images and data from the other. The municipal operator can anticipate saturation at urban access points and activate detours before congestion spreads into the city. The DGT, for its part, can coordinate variable signage on the state route with information coming from the municipality.
For a delivery company with daily routes entering Valencia, this translates into more reliable delivery time estimates and less exposure to unforeseen delays at access points.
What should companies do now?
- Logistics and transport companies with routes at Valencia access points: review whether your route planning systems are integrated with real-time traffic data sources that could benefit from the greater data coverage available.
- Mobility and connected vehicle technology providers: explore integration opportunities with the JCT's connected vehicle platform, now that Valencia is part of its use cases.
- Data protection officers in both administrations: verify that processing activity records reflect the dual role (controller and processor) established in the agreement, and that processing agreements comply with Article 28 of the GDPR.
- Fleet managers with operations in Valencia: stay alert to improvements in real-time traffic information at city access points, which can optimize delivery windows and reduce waiting times.
- Any involved party: remember that agreement non-compliance does not generate economic compensation, but may activate a termination process with a 30-day notice period.
Frequently asked questions
How much does this agreement between the DGT and Valencia cost?
The agreement generates no additional economic cost for either party. Each administration maintains and manages its own equipment with its regular budgets. There are no fund transfers between the DGT and the City Council of Valencia.
Since when is the traffic data exchange between the DGT and Valencia in effect?
The agreement became effective on July 17, 2026, although its publication in the Official Gazette occurred on September 9, 2026 through the Resolution of September 2, 2026 from the General Technical Secretariat (BOE-A-2026-18882).
What happens if one party breaches the agreement?
Non-compliance does not generate economic compensation. However, it may result in agreement termination, provided that a prior notice with a 30-day period to remedy the breach has been issued.
How does this agreement affect driver data protection?
Both parties simultaneously act as controllers of their own processing and as processors of data received from the other party. They are obligated to comply with the GDPR and LOPDGDD, as well as to maintain the confidentiality of exchanged data and images.
What is the JCT's connected vehicle platform and what does it have to do with Valencia?
The Central Traffic Authority's connected vehicle platform is a smart mobility system that enables integration of real-time traffic data with connected vehicles and services. The agreement establishes that Valencia will participate in this platform's use cases, which represents a step toward smart mobility at city access points.
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18882
