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.
The time to get a remote fine isn’t standardised; it depends on the issuing authority. Minor fines expire after three months, serious after six. You must address a notification even if not received, by appealing or paying, as ignoring it won’t prevent penalty enforcement. Notifications are done via post, digital platforms, or officially published if undeliverable.
The Guardia Civil arrested three men after a video of their illegal race on the M-45 in Madrid went viral. On January 21, they recklessly drove parallel at high speeds, with one blocking traffic to film. Aged 24-26, from Toledo and Madrid, they had past police records and now face reckless driving charges.
The penalty points system in Spain was introduced in July, 2016, not only to…
The Quirónsalud Torrevieja hospital expands the space of its Premium Lounge with the aim…
As spring brings more insects, they can obscure drivers’ visibility by hitting windshields. It’s crucial to keep screen wash reservoirs filled and use it regularly to maintain visibility. Check your vehicle’s manual for specifics, ensure you’re using the correct cleaning fluids, and also clean other essential parts of the vehicle, like windows, lights, and mirrors, to ensure safe driving conditions.
Roser Obrer has assured transport associations that the Spanish Government will not impose tolls on motorways. This follows a commitment with Brussels to boost rail transport as an environmentally friendly alternative, keeping Spain’s recovery funds on track. Plans include a rail freight incentives program, non-application of new tolls, and modernising the transport sector. The specifics will be outlined in an upcoming Royal Decree draft.