What does this red line that appears on the road mean?
In 2023, 1,145 people died on Spanish roads. Of them, 74% (849 people) did…
In 2023, 1,145 people died on Spanish roads. Of them, 74% (849 people) did…
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.
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.
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Spain’s DGT plans to change traffic laws, explaining how drivers must give way to emergency vehicles, an act previously based on courtesy. Motorbikes may use hard shoulders during congestion under certain conditions. New rules will prohibit overtaking in adverse weather, mandating all traffic to use the righthand lane. Creating an emergency corridor for service vehicles will be obligatory. These changes, aimed at improving safety, are set to be enacted in 2025.