During Sanfermines, anticipate 258 traffic monitoring spots, enhanced surveillance, and an abundance of ethylometers.
As Sanfermines 2025, the famous festival in Pamplona, Navarre, approaches, traffic management, safety, and overall crowd control have become top priorities. With the influx of visitors and the associated risks, several measures and initiatives have been put in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and spectators.
**Traffic Management and Parking**
During Sanfermín, parking is severely restricted for non-residents. Certain areas only allow parking for local residents, and many streets are closed or reserved for pedestrians. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transport or transfer services, as driving and parking within the city are highly discouraged due to limited availability and extensive road closures. The Ayuntamiento coordinates all transport services to accommodate the large number of visitors efficiently, with additional services to manage both arrivals and departures.
**Crowd and Event Safety**
Safety measures include the installation of protective barriers and fencing along the bull-running route and in crowded areas to provide physical separation between runners and spectators. Numerous medical teams and first-aid stations are positioned throughout the festival area to respond quickly to injuries or emergencies. Enhanced emergency response coordination, rapid medical intervention, and overall public safety are key focuses during the event. Police, Guardia Civil, and additional security personnel are deployed throughout the festival, particularly in high-density areas, to ensure orderly movement and to prevent overcrowding. Information booths are set up at key locations to assist visitors and provide guidance on safety and festival activities.
**Event-Specific Safety**
Six giant screens have been installed around the city, especially near the Plaza Consistorial, to broadcast the Chupinazo and other major events live. This helps disperse crowds and reduce bottlenecks by allowing more people to view events from a distance. Comprehensive sound systems are utilized to provide clear instructions and emergency announcements, aiding in crowd control and rapid communication.
**Security Measures**
A total of 2,700 agents will work to ensure Sanfermines 2025 is safe and enjoyable. State-of-the-art breathalyzers and drug detection tests will be used, with a total of 130,000 alcohol and drug tests carried out. This objective includes users of bicycles and personal mobility vehicles. Traffic Navarra has urged people to report any irregular driving to police emergency phones for verification. An "alert button" on buses will be developed for the Sanfermines 2025.
Navarre Police, Civil Guard, and Municipal Police will reinforce road surveillance, with mobile and static speed control radars and license plate readers being used. The names of runners who have died in San Fermín were engraved on the Monument of the Bull Run in Pamplona.
In the Sanfermines 2024, a total of 300 vehicles were immobilized due to drivers not being in a condition to drive. No new information about the number of checkpoints, types of detection devices, or the total number of alcohol and drug tests was provided in this paragraph. The meeting regarding Sanfermines 2025 was attended by the Minister, José Javier Boulandier (Director of the Traffic Service of Navarre), Eugenio Ros (Chief Commissioner of Traffic of the Navarre Police), and José Rey (Head Inspector of the Planning Unit of Road Education of the Municipal Police).
San Fermín 2025 is currently ongoing, with live coverage available for the Chupinazo. The campaign "The party is that you come back" will emphasize traffic safety during the summer period in Navarre, particularly in Pamplona and interurban areas due to the increase in displacements. The aim is to "avoid the presence on public roads of drivers who may generate risk situations." The poster for the Bull Fair 2025 in Sanfermines has been presented, featuring double participation from Roca Rey.
In the context of Sanfermines 2025, the average visitor is encouraged to use public transportation or transfer services due to the limited availability of parking and extensive road closures in the city. Additionally, the automotive industry should note that Navarre Police, Civil Guard, and Municipal Police will employ state-of-the-art breathalyzers and drug detection tests to ensure road safety during the festival, with a focus on reducing risky driving behavior, including within the transportation sector.
