Carrying a Load “Could you please clarify for me the rules regarding what (if anything) you are allowed to carry on the rear seats of the car? I have heard so many conflicting stories. Thanks.” If you are driving a vehicle that is carrying a load in the car, you have to make sure that the load is restrained properly. Load restraint is … Read More
Mandatory Equipment When Driving In Spain MANDATORY EQUIPMENT WHEN DRIVING IN SPAIN. Now you can check if your car has all the compulsory equipment according to Spanish Traffic Law. In the first photo we have published the page of the Reglamento General de Vehiculos where you can read all you need carry in your car; – Spare Wheel and tools to change the wheel. – 1 … Read More
Carrying Bikes on Cars “Can you advise if there is a limit to the number of bicycles you can carry on a rack located on the back of your car?” The load can protrude depending on if you can divide it or not between a 10% (divisible) or 15% (when the load is unable to be indivisible or separated). A bicycle is considered divisible … Read More
Hire Car Equipment “When hiring a car, for example at an airport, who has the responsibility to ensure that the warning triangles and high visibility vests are in the car as required by Spanish law?” It is the responsibility of the hire company, to check that the logbook and the vehicle´s equipment is ok before renting the car to a client. So if … Read More
Trailer Registration “Is it possible to register and matriculate a SMALL trailer (remolque) manufactured in the UK – where the law allows the trailer to carry the registration number of the vehicle that tows it – on to Spanish plates. The trailer is already in Spain. The person who drove the car to Spain with the trailer behind, has paperwork, but NOT … Read More
Can I install a Dashcam in my car? Can I install a Dashcam in my car? If you install a tiny camera on a side of your windscreen and record constantly with no help from the driver, and the camera do not obscure your vision when driving, it is LEGAL. The video can be used as evidence for accidents/incidents in a trial, and it would be very helpful … Read More
Fire Extinguishers Did you know you must carry a fire extinguisher in your car when you are towing a trailer? It is advisable to carry one in the car at all times, but it is not mandatory, it is only required when you use the trailer. Read More
