The Council of Mallorca has approved by a large majority the Law Regulating Vehicle Inflow to the island during an extraordinary plenary session chaired by Llorenç Galmés. The proposal received 28 votes in favour and 5 abstentions, securing broad institutional support for a measure designed to improve mobility management, reduce traffic congestion and adapt vehicle circulation to Mallorca’s territorial capacity.
Following this approval, the legislative proposal will now be forwarded to the Parliament of the Balearic Islands for final ratification. Once approved, the regulation is expected to come into force before the end of the year, becoming one of the most significant mobility and territorial management measures introduced on the island in recent years.
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The Council of Mallorca Approves by Large Majority the Law Regulating Vehicle Inflow to the Island
The new law establishes a framework to regulate vehicles that do not pay taxes in Mallorca, introducing a maximum entry quota that will be determined through periodic studies assessing the island’s road capacity. The legislation also includes a specific limit for rental vehicles and the implementation of a fee applicable to certain vehicles arriving from outside the island.
The regulation provides for penalties ranging from €300 to €30,000 for non-compliance and includes the possibility of immobilising vehicles that enter without the required authorisation. In addition, a fiscal ordinance will be developed to determine the amount of the fee and the procedures needed to manage the new system.
Mallorca residents will be exempt from the restrictions introduced by the law. Non-resident property owners will also be allowed one vehicle per property, provided that the vehicle is fiscally registered in Mallorca. Additional exemptions are included for residents of other Balearic Islands travelling for work or medical reasons, temporary workers, individuals facing serious medical or family circumstances, people with reduced mobility and official or public service vehicles.
The regulation will not apply to freight and commercial transport vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery, or essential public services linked to security, emergency response, healthcare, public transport, school transport, waste management and street cleaning.
Beyond controlling vehicle inflow, the legislation incorporates measures aimed at promoting sustainable mobility. These include the development of park-and-ride facilities, intermodal transport hubs, new civic road infrastructures and initiatives designed to encourage car sharing, helping to reduce pressure on the road network while improving residents’ quality of life.
The approval of this law marks a significant step in addressing the challenges created by the continuous growth in vehicle numbers and transport demand across Mallorca, establishing a legal framework intended to balance mobility needs, economic activity and the long-term sustainability of the island’s territory.