The 33-year-old is suspected of carrying out reckless manoeuvres and apparent street races on local roads and the busy A-70 between 2023 and August 2026.
The Guardia Civil is investigating a 33-year-old man over videos posted on social media that appear to show him driving recklessly on roads in Alicante province.
The investigation began after a routine traffic stop. An officer from the Alicante Traffic Unit later discovered that the stop had been filmed and shared online. When the officer checked the account that posted the video, they found numerous other clips showing dangerous driving and what appeared to be races between vehicles. The incident was referred to the Traffic Investigation and Analysis Group (GIAT).
Investigators reviewed the social media accounts and traced the alleged offences to the period between 2023 and August this year. The manoeuvres were recorded mainly on the CV-825 and CV-820 local roads and the A-70 motorway, on stretches between Agost, Alicante, Monforte del Cid and San Vicente del Raspeig.
The Guardia Civil said driving in this manner on the A-70, which carries heavy traffic, posed a serious risk to the driver and other road users.
Investigators identified three vehicles shown in the videos. All were registered to the same person, who acknowledged driving them between 2023 and 2026.
The man is being investigated for an alleged offence against road safety involving manifestly reckless driving. The case has been referred to the Civil and Investigative Section of the Novelda Court of Instance, which is handling duty matters.
The offence is covered by Article 380 of Spain’s Criminal Code and can carry a prison sentence of between six months and two years, as well as a driving ban of more than one year and up to six years.
The Guardia Civil says it continues to monitor roads where groups of cars and motorbikes commonly gather at weekends and on public holidays. Checks include speed, alcohol and drug testing, with the aim of identifying dangerous behaviour and preventing crashes.
Anyone who witnesses dangerous or irregular driving is urged to contact the Guardia Civil on 062 so officers can take appropriate action.
