What a load of rubbish, there is no way that 120.000 plus rental cars can't contribute to traffic congestion.

Ulla JacksonEverything is relative. Somebody from rural Nebraska might find the traffic in Palma "horrific". But somebody from Rome would undoubtedly find it a doddle. Having said that, I'm no fan of Palma traffic, but it could be a lot worse. Hopefully, they'll eventually engineer ways to cope with it, but that takes time (and money). The free public transport should help some. When going to Palma, I use it rather than driving... Save's a lot of hassle... and the parking...

So everyone knew this except the government. curious

If it's not tourists who cause the queues in places like Deia and Cap Formentor in the summer, who is it?

So Mallorca is poor and people can't afford rent but there are "too many cars owned by local residents". Cars are expensive to own and run. So which is it, are they poor or not?

Perhaps it’s the anti-tourist ,anti-hire car demonstrators travelling in their cars to protest who are adding/causing grid lock!

Morgan WilliamsIn what way is Italy realated to traffic in Mallorca? Absolutely nothing! Let's keep to the topic and not involve any other countries bad driving. Thank you.

Bryan AdamsIn what way is Brazil related to traffic in Mallorca? Absolutely nothing!

Happy to hear this - we all want to be confirmed to be right all along. Common sense told us clearly what is now acknowledged in a report. Duh. Unfortunately no quick fix but perhaps the haters will in the get what they want - fewer tourists to the misery on the roads here. And less income for locals which makes them whine about how unaffordable everything is and (again) blame the foreigners.

I suspect none of you have ever driven in Rome.. or Italy in general. Traffic here is a breeze in general.