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Fines and Sanctions

Details of some of the most common fines and sanctions issued on Spain´s roads.

Putting your Feet up on the Dashboard

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It´s that time of year again when many of us are filled with dread at a common sight on the roads, one which might appear to be “cool”, but one that has potentially deadly consequences, putting your feet up on the dashboard. If you are seen then there is an offence, “Failing to maintain the proper position in the vehicle”, …

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The most common infractions committed by motorcyclists

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Motorcycles are an increasingly popular form of mobility, offering a fun alternative to the car, with benefits for the environment, for increasingly difficult parking places, of economic advantage, but also often resulting in drivers suffering some of the most serious injuries of all road users. That said, the choice is still a popular one, especially at weekends, and during holiday …

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Are Dash Cams Legal in Spain?

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A frequently reoccurring question searched for is “are dash cams legal in Spain?” Although there are data protection issues, when referring to traffic law the simple answer is yes. One point that must be considered is that under data protection legislation you can run into problems if you share the footage on social media showing faces or number plates without …

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Alcohol Limits and Penalties

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It is often not realised that the maximum permitted alcohol limit in Spain is considerably lower than many other European countries, including the UK. It is also worth noting that these limits are precisely that, a maximum that is permitted. Alcohol affects people differently and the only real safe limit is zero. That said, in Spain the maximum legally permitted …

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Getting Fined Without Moving

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Excessive speed or driving whilst using a mobile phone are two of the most common causes for which you can receive a traffic sanction, but it is also possible to be fined without your vehicle moving, and not only for parking where you shouldn´t. Many drivers seem oblivious to the fact that you can be fined for washing your car …

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Cyclists – Know the Law

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It is probably safe to say that all road users have witnessed a bicycle rider going through a red light or riding on the pavement, a practice that many find frustrating, but always one that raises the same question, are cyclists allowed to do such things? The simple answer is NO. In terms of law, once a bicycle is being …

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Why are Traffic Officers speaking to these Cyclists?

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On a routine patrol in Rojales this week, a Guardia Civil traffic patrol stopped and fined two cyclists. When a bicycle is being ridden, it is a vehicle. Therefore it is governed by the same rules of the road as cars, vans, trucks, in fact any other vehicle. On this particular occasion, the cyclists was observed failing to stop at …

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Types of Traffic Monitoring Devices

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Spain operates a network of traffic monitoring devices, not only looking for drivers who are speeding and those who skip trough red lights, but the new range monitors for such bad practices as using a mobile phone and the use of seatbelts. Here are the five types of monitoring devices currently in use. Fixed Cameras: These devices are nicknamed “speed …

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