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Category: F.A.Q.
Are Dash Cams Legal in Spain?
A frequently reoccurring question searched for is “are dash cams legal in Spain?” Although there are data protection issues, when referring to traffic law the simple answer is yes. One point that must be considered is that under data protection Read Full Article…
Personal Mobility Vehicles (VMP) – Instruction 16 / V-124
This is a translation of an official document issued by the DGT which proposes the official definition of mobility scooters (vehículos de movilidad personal, abbreviated to VMP) in order to provide legal classification as to how and where they are permitted, Read Full Article…
Changes to the ITV System
The ITV inspection is a mandatory requirement for ensuring the minimum safety standard for vehicles is maintained, so as to ensure the minimum conditions of safety and respect for the environment on the road. However, from October of 2017, a Read Full Article…
Alcohol Limits and Penalties
It is often not realised that the maximum permitted alcohol limit in Spain is considerably lower than many other European countries, including the UK. It is also worth noting that these limits are precisely that, a maximum that is permitted. Read Full Article…
ITV Sticker Colours and Placement
The stickers used to indicate the validity of the ITV inspection, the Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, are colour coded on a three-colour cycle of green, yellow and red. So long as the vehicle is displaying only one sticker in the Read Full Article…
Headlights Question Mark
There are many common questions about road signs and signals, this time we will explain about “headlights question mark”. The sign, which has the code S-24, normally works in conjunction with another, R-413. Let´s look at a common scenario, a Read Full Article…
Driving in Rain
Changes in the weather provides significant risk to road users, and so our driving must be adapted at all times. Rain is one of the biggest contributors to weather related incidents. In Spain, long, dry periods are often followed by Read Full Article…