The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, together with the Minister of Territory, Fernando Rubio, met today with representatives of political groups in the island’s governing institution to present the draft bill that would regulate the entry of vehicles into Mallorca. The goal of the meeting was to build consensus around one of the most significant legislative initiatives in the institution’s history.

The draft, titled Law on the Regulation of Vehicle Influx in Mallorca, is based on data and recommendations from the first road network capacity study conducted by the Consell. It is structured into 6 titles, 5 additional provisions, 3 transitional provisions, 1 repealing provision, and 4 final provisions. The law proposes a maximum limit on incoming vehicles, fines ranging from €300 to €30,000, and the possibility of immobilising unauthorised vehicles. It also sets a cap on rental vehicles and introduces a deterrent tax. Residents are exempt from this regulation, and non-residents who own property in Mallorca will be allowed to bring in one vehicle, provided it is registered for tax purposes on the island.

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President of the Consell Presents Draft Law to Political Groups to Regulate Vehicle Entry into Mallorca

Following the meeting, President Galmés stated:

“As President of the Consell de Mallorca, I extend a hand to all political groups in this institution to reach the necessary consensus and pass this draft law to send to Parliament so it can become a reality as soon as possible.”
He added:
“Our intention is for the law to be as widely agreed upon as possible so that it endures across legislative terms. Tackling road congestion is a social demand. I appeal to all parties to reach an agreement that responds to the expectations of the people of Mallorca and pushes forward bold regulation.”

President Galmés emphasised that the bill includes key measures for sustainable mobility and referenced the main statistic from the capacity study: 400,000 vehicles entered through Mallorca’s ports in 2023.

“A regulatory framework is urgently needed to improve quality of life, protect our environment, and preserve our image as a tourist destination. What we are proposing are control measures — a cap on the number of vehicles authorized to enter and remain on the island, as well as a maximum number of rental cars allowed on the roads.”

He also added:

“We want the Consell’s Plenary to determine the specific time of year during which the entry and stay of vehicles is regulated, to better manage tourist flows and prevent infrastructure overload.”

One of the main differences from the laws in Ibiza and Formentera is that the tax will not be collected by the ferry companies. In Mallorca’s case, the Consell will collect the tax, and the ferry companies will only be responsible for verifying that vehicles have the proper authorization and for passing that information to the island authorities.

Minister Fernando Rubio highlighted one key innovation in the draft law: the sanctions regime.

“The draft law gives the Consell the authority to decide how many vehicles can enter the island. This upper limit must be respected. Violations could result in fines ranging from €300 to €30,000, the immobilization of the vehicle for up to four months, withdrawal of authorization to circulate, or a ban on obtaining another permit for two years.”

Infractions

Infractions will be classified as minor, serious, or very serious.

• A minor infraction may include driving a vehicle in Mallorca without the entry authorisation document.
• A serious infraction includes circulating without authorisation, falsifying credentials, or renting vehicles without complying with the established restrictions.
• A very serious infraction could be, for example, a rental company failing to report the license plates of all vehicles entering the island.

Fines:

• Minor: €300–€1,000
• Serious: €1,001–€10,000
• Very serious: up to €30,000