Spain has a points-based system for driving infractions, and although in principle it is similar to the points system in the UK, it is also the exact opposite, as in Spain drivers have points which are subsequently withdrawn in the event of committing an offence, whereas in the UK, points are added to the licence. In general, drivers start with …

Using a mobile phone when driving is a serious risk to road safety as it Is one of the principal causes of distractions, and is grouped within the so-called “fatal 4”. But, these days, mobile phones are not only for speaking to people on, they have “smart” facilities that let us send and receive messages, update our social networks, take …

The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has begun testing two surveillance systems to detect those who skip stop signs or continuous lines at junctions. The Stop sign is one of the most important in the catalogue of road signs, and yet it is also one of the least respected, with far too many drivers failing to stop, and, although they …

You may have read or heard in some English language medias that the DGT are clamping down on those who throw cigarettes from their vehicles. This is an ongoing problem, and causes a lot of potentially deadly consequences, and so it is something which can result in a fine. The same applies for throwing anything from a vehicle incidentally. However, …

As summer gets into full swing, the roads of many countries become awash with foreign vehicles and drivers, and whereas everyone welcomes tourists, it is important that the rules of each country are abided by, which does take a little bit of research beforehand. Here, we will list some of the common problems frequently witnessed on the roads of Spain …

It is doubtful that there is anybody in the developed world who doesn’t know that mobile phones are a distraction whilst driving, and yet, all too often, we see them being used behind the wheel. More than 300 people a year a killed in Spain as a result. In Spain, the rules are quite clear. You must not use a …

Many people like listening to the radio in the car, and generally it doesn’t pose too much of a problem, although it can also be a distraction that could take your attention away from driving, and so could have very serious consequences. However, despite the fact that simply listening to music, or the radio, can be a distraction, it becomes …

Seat belts save lives. Using a seat belt is mandatory for all vehicle occupants in Spain. There are extra rules regarding children, but the basic rule is simply that everyone must comply. There are also a few exceptions, but it is worth noting, as an example, that if the rear seats only have two seat belts, then only two people …