All roads in Spain have a maximum permitted speed limit. However, that limit not only varies depending on the characteristics of the road, but also the type of vehicle. As always when we talk about this subject we must offer the same reminder however, the maximum permitted is exactly that, a maximum, it is not a target and the actual …

Obstacles in the Road There are countless items that could find themselves in the road and pose a problem to vehicles. Fallen trees, items fallen from vehicles, rocks and boulders, parked cars, the list is almost endless, but one thing we must be aware of is that if we have to invade the opposite lane in order to pass the …

The rules of the road change constantly, sometimes as new procedures are implemented, sometimes as a result of lessons learnt from incidents and sometimes because the world around us is constantly changing and evolving too. When we first studied to pass our driving test, we focussed on a key set of these rules and procedures in order to pass the …

Valencia council has implemented a 30 kilometre per hour limit on all roads within the city centre. The measure, which came into force at the start of September, aims to expand the space for pedestrians, increase road safety, reduce environmental pollution and promote local businesses. A promotional campaign called “El centro ya va a 30” was launched which detailed how …