The date is fast approaching, when new mandatory Low Emission Zones (Zonas de Bajas Emisiones or ZBE in Spanish) have to be implemented in all towns and cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, as well as in island territories and in towns with more than 20,000 inhabitants. In fact, as of 1 January 2023, these zones have to be implemented, …

Visibility is crucial when it comes to driving. We need to be able to see clearly in order to proceed safely. We are often aware of visibility problems caused by external factors, such as fog, rain, smoke, etc, but we are often less aware of the problems caused by a gradual reduction in our own eyesight, even though many of …

The driving Penalty Points system in Spain acts in the opposite way to that of the United Kingdom. In the UK, if you commit a motoring offence, you gain points, whereas in Spain, you start with a balance that reduces if you commit certain offences. First introduced in Spain in 2006, the operation of the points system has been relatively …

Sometimes due to carelessness, or sometimes intentional disregard for the rules, it is quite common for drivers to receive a fine at the roadside, or at home, and lose several points from the driving licence, but, in some cases, traffic offences can lead to a prison sentence. The most reckless motorists have a good chance of committing a crime against …

Getting motor fuel can sometimes be a confusing situation, especially if we are not used to the car we are driving, the first thing to consider is do you feel petrol or diesel, but there are other considerations we must take into account, because if we don’t, we could be facing a fine. If we look at traffic law, specifically …