Freelance journalist and reporter on the Costa Blanca in Spain, writing for a range of publications, digital and in print, including N332, This is Torrevieja, SpanishVida, Mad Black Cat, Today in Spain, The Leader, Spanish Traffic Law, Mark Nolan´s Podcast, and others.
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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.
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.
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.
Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease…
DGT has launched a special traffic operation for the long weekend of 15 August, deploying law enforcement, surveillance, and lane adjustments to manage over 7 million expected journeys while highlighting safety amid fire risks
In July, the new regulations for obtaining the class “A” motorcycle licence in Span been in force, with important new features.