British tourists are being warned of new driving rules in a popular tourist destination, which are designed to crack down on traffic issues.Ibiza has introduced new restrictions on tourist vehicles from June 1, capping the number of non-resident vehicles at 20,168 during the summer months from June to September. The move is intended to tackle overtourism on the Spanish island, which has around 160,000 residents but receives more than three million tourists annually.The number of cars on Ibiza’s roads has quadrupled over the last 20 years, rising from 51,000 in 2002 to 207,000 in 2022. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailingmotoring@gbnews.ukBritish motorists could experience issues when travelling to certain parts of Spain this year GETTYThe new cap aims to help ease traffic problems and support more sustainable tourism on the island, Euronews reported.Tourists wishing to bring vehicles to Ibiza must obtain a permit costing €1 (84p) per day through the official website set up by the Consell de Ibiza.Of the 20,168 permitted vehicles, around 16,000 will be allocated to rental cars, which are incredibly popular among tourists.Around 4,000 are reserved for tourists bringing their own vehicles from the mainland ports of Barcelona, Denia, Valencia, or Palma.The new restrictions for tourists visiting Ibiza are already in operation GETTY Visitors can check whether they need to apply for the permit themselves or if their ferry company will handle the application process.The permit system operates throughout the summer restriction period from June 1 to September 30.Caravans face additional restrictions and must now demonstrate they have bookings at campsites before entering the island.They will no longer be permitted to enter Ibiza if they plan to wild camp or park at the roadside, although motorbikes will be exempt from any restrictions.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:The island’s government has also implemented broader measures to address rising anti-tourism sentiment, including limits on cruise ship arrivals and a crackdown on illegal short-term rentals.Mallorca is set to introduce similar vehicle restrictions from summer 2026, with the Council of Mallorca preparing to publish a draft law shortly.The President of the Council of Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, has said a maximum number of vehicles will be set, with preference given to electric or non-polluting vehicles.Formentera, located around 20km south of Ibiza, already operates vehicle restrictions during summer months. Anti-tourist protests have taken place across Spain in recent months REUTERSVisitors require permits costing €6 (£5.06) per day for cars with a minimum charge of €30 (£25.31), and €3 (£2.53) per day for motorbikes with a minimum of €15 (£12.66).Hybrid vehicles receive a 50 per cent discount, whilst electric vehicles are exempt from fees. Quad bikes, caravans and motorhomes are prohibited during the restriction period.It comes as Spain deals with swathes of anti-tourist protests, including calls to ban Airbnb to deter Britons and other nationalities from holidaying there.Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Majorca over the weekend to rally against tourists who are making the lives of locals “unbearable”.