The bill would give Navarra traffic surveillance and control powers

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1. The bill would amend the Organic Laworganic law A law on fundamental rights, the electoral system or other matters the Constitution reserves. It needs an absolute majority in the Congreso: 176 votes. on the Improvement of the Foral Regime of Navarra so that Navarra takes over traffic surveillance and control in its territory. The initiative was started by the Government of Navarra and agreed between the Governments of Navarra and Spain.
2. It would amend Article 49.3 of the law so that, in matters of traffic, motor vehicle circulation and road safety, Navarra would carry out State legislation as well as perform traffic surveillance and control functions.
3. It would add a paragraph to Article 51.2 so that the powers of the Foral Police in traffic matters would be governed by Article 49.3.
4. The law would take effect the day after its publication in the Official State Gazette.

Who it affects

• Foral Community of Navarra: Would be in charge of surveillance and control of traffic in its territory, through the Foral Police.
• Foral Police (Policía Foral): Would perform traffic surveillance and control functions in Navarra.
• Drivers and people traveling in Navarra: Would see the enforcement of State traffic legislation transferred to Navarra.

Words worth knowing

Ley Orgánica (Organic Law)

A type of Spanish law reserved for major matters, such as developing the Constitution, which needs more votes to pass than a regular law.

Régimen Foral (Foral Regime)

The set of rights and powers that Navarra has historically been granted.

Amejoramiento del Régimen Foral

The 1982 law that sets out Navarra's own powers and how it can be reformed.

organic law

A law on fundamental rights, the electoral system or other matters the Constitution reserves. It needs an absolute majority in the Congreso: 176 votes.

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