More than 3 Million Euro Compensation for Woman Knocked Down on Pedestrian Crossing
The Criminal Court No. 14 of Madrid has sentenced a driver and his insurer…
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.
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The Criminal Court No. 14 of Madrid has sentenced a driver and his insurer…
To coincide with the celebrations of European Day, the N332 road safety group concluded…
Spanish Traffic Law applies to all public and communal roads, whether on public or private land. This includes areas commonly used by an indeterminate community of users, such as supermarket carparks. Here, traffic regulations governing vehicle movement, safety, and driver qualifications, including vehicle inspections and valid insurance, are mandatory. Violations, such as not wearing a seatbelt, are punishable, even on rural or unmarked roads. The law pertains to all areas of common use, enforcing the same standards as in publicly accessible spaces.
The Dirección General de Tráfico conducted a comprehensive observational study on safety equipment use among cyclists, VMP users, and motorcyclists in all provincial capitals, involving 32,872 observations. Key findings highlight significant gaps in safety practices, especially in helmet and reflective vest usage among different user groups and vehicle types. For instance, less than half of cyclists and about half of VMP users wore helmets, with professional users generally showing higher compliance. Night lighting use was notably better among electric bicycle users and professional VMP users. Moreover, motorcyclists showed the highest compliance with helmet usage, almost universally.
Transporting dangerous goods requires a special ADR permit, ensuring drivers are trained in handling emergencies and specific hazardous materials. Originating from a European agreement in 1957, these regulations classify dangerous goods into nine general and thirteen specific classes, covering various risks like explosives, flammable materials, toxic substances, and radioactive items, among others. Each class outlines specific handling and storage guidelines to ensure safety during transport.
The European Parliament has approved new regulations allowing category B licence holders to drive motorhomes and electric cars weighing up to 4,250 kg, after a two-year qualifying period. This change, aimed at accommodating heavier electric vehicles and supporting the European Green Deal’s zero-emission goals, also applies to motorhomes driven by traditional fuels. The rule awaits implementation following its recent approval.