A driver leaving an underground parking garage near Plaza de España in Ferrol became stranded on a concrete median while trying to merge onto the basic road, blocking part of one of the city’s busiest streets.
The mishap happened as the driver exited the underground lot and tried to join traffic heading toward the carretera de Castilla. The car mounted the median before it ended, leaving the vehicle stranded and drawing stares from passing motorists. Traffic slowed briefly as people took in the unusual sight.
Spanish traffic regulations explicitly prohibit parking or stopping on central medians and traffic islands, which are considered a danger or serious obstruction.
No one was hurt, and there was no serious damage. The scene was more embarrassing than dangerous, especially given the location: the junction where Plaza de España meets the carretera de Castilla, a basic route for Ferrol’s daily commuters.
It’s not clear exactly what led to the driver’s mistake, but the incident points to the need for clear road markings and careful driving at complicated intersections. Unusual traffic moments have caught public attention before, including classic rally events featuring unusual vehicles on Galicia’s streets.
Driving in Spanish cities often means dealing with tight merges and sudden lane changes, especially in older neighborhoods where modern traffic meets narrow roads. Local media reports say Ferrol has been making impressive changes to its core road layout in 2026, including removing medians and redesigning intersections near Plaza de Galicia. The work reflects broader efforts to adapt the city’s infrastructure to current traffic demands.
