Acute danger on the Ma-20: driver brakes tourist bus with minors on board

Sudden Stop on the Ma-20: There Was No Applause

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At around 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the Vía de Cintura (Ma-20) near Palma descended into chaos. A car driver apparently began to brake abruptly in the middle of the left lane — directly in front of a tour bus. Several minors were on board the bus, on their way to the airport. Many of the waiting drivers reacted sharply—honking, flashing lights, holding their breath. Something like this is not often seen here.

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Video Led to Arrest

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Fortunately amidst the misfortune: Another road user filmed the scene on their mobile phone. The video helped the Guardia Civil identify the 31-year-old driver. According to police, the man had previously been driving in zigzags. After the abrupt braking, he got out, gesticulated vigorously and appeared agitated. Fortunately no one was injured, according to the emergency services, but the situation was clearly dangerous.

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Such maneuvers not only disrupt traffic, they can endanger lives – that may sound obvious, but this morning it became real once again.

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More Risky Driving Behaviors in a Short Time

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The case is not isolated. At the weekend, travelers on the Ma-13 toward Inca observed a car that was practically rolling on only two wheels — sparks flying. The DGT's control center reminds: For each damaged tire a fine of 200 euros can be imposed. In another incident, an MG was seen with passengers in the trunk — prohibited and dangerous.

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Locals who daily use the island's roads shake their heads. "Sometimes I feel that people don't care," said a taxi driver on Plaça de España, who wished to remain anonymous. Others called for more checks and stricter penalties so that such scenes become rarer.

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What Remains?

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The Guardia Civil continues to investigate. The video footage was decisive this time. For all of us, it's a reminder: keep distance, stay attentive—and, if possible, document such scenes. Not for voyeurism but as a protective measure. Mallorca already has enough traffic stress; we don't need deliberate endangerments on top of it.