The lack of traffic examiners in Ibiza has set off alarm bells among local authorities and the driving school sector. At a recent meeting between the Councilor for Economic Promotion of the Consell de Ibiza, María Fajarnés, and the Balearic Association of Driving Schools, this problem was addressed, which, as they pointed out, is directly affecting aspiring drivers on the island. Currently, Ibiza depends on two examiners who must travel from Mallorca, which generates delays and a clear vulnerability to possible incidents.
A claim for autonomy
From the Consell insular, Fajarnés described as “urgent” the need for Ibiza to stop being a displaced center and to have an independent Traffic center. “It is unsustainable that an island like Ibiza does not have the necessary resources to ensure a basic service like this,” said the councilor. The problem is not only logistical. According to Joana Ribas, representative of the Balearic Association of Driving Schools, the dependence on Mallorca not only generates delays in the exams, but can also lead to the cancellation of exams, harming both students and driving schools.
Two examiners willing to stay
A key aspect of the meeting was the revelation that two examiners have shown interest in staying on the island permanently. From the Balearic Association they consider that this would be a first step to resolve a situation that has been generating tensions and problems in Ibiza for some time. “The lack of a stable team on the island not only affects driver training, but also road safety and the economic development of the sector,” added Ribas.
An appeal to Traffic and the Ministry of the Interior
The request of the Consell and the driving schools is addressed to the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), under the Ministry of the Interior, with the aim of taking immediate action. Both entities insist on the need for a short-term solution that guarantees Ibiza’s administrative autonomy in this matter.
