Mark Nolan is a journalist, radio presenter, and educator based in Spain. He creates content across projects including N332, Trafford and Friends, Riley’s Road, and Mad Black Cat, turning complex ideas in safety, learning, and communication into everyday understanding.
With roots in marketing, transport, and media, Mark blends storytelling with practical education to make important topics both clear and memorable.
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This week on the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast, we cover critical summer safety topics, from surviving a wildfire to the dangers of caffeine on the road. Plus, we celebrate a landmark anniversary for Spanish motoring history.
For anyone driving on Spanish roads, understanding what constitutes a “roadworthy” vehicle is paramount. Beyond mere appearance, a car’s fitness for the road is a matter of safety, compliance, and legal obligation.
The familiar scenario of stepping into your car after work or a day at the beach, only to be met by a blast of suffocating heat, is not just uncomfortable – it can be genuinely hazardous.
From 2 January 2026, a significant new obligation will come into force across Spain: all electric scooters will be required to have a valid civil liability insurance policy.
This week on the N332 Driving in Spain Podcast, we’re looking at some big changes coming to Spain’s roads, particularly for electric scooter users. We also break down what it really means for a car to be roadworthy under Spanish law and offer some crucial advice for tackling the summer heat. Plus, a look back at the history of a beloved Spanish classic and a British icon.
In a July 2025 campaign, 96% of drivers testing positive for alcohol or drugs were detected via preventive controls. Over 4,234 cases were recorded, including 246 judicial referrals for alcohol and 18 for drugs.