What Exactly is Micromobility?
Micromobility refers to light vehicles (typically electric) used for short-distance urban transportation.
Micromobility refers to light vehicles (typically electric) used for short-distance urban transportation.
The DGT is fundamentally changing the driving test in Spain, and if you drive a car in the UK, you might be sharing the road with 6 million illegal tyres! This week, we break down Spain’s digital theory test revolution
This week, the DGT is targeting every form of driver distraction—from holding a mobile phone (a 6-point, €200 offence) to subtle habits like smoking or talking to passengers. We detail why this campaign is crucial, reviewing a news story where a driver changing a song caused a horrific school bus accident. Plus, we highlight our three new website articles, explaining the mandatory need for identical tyres on each axle in Spain and why safety experts recommend replacing your tread at 3 millimetres, not the legal 1.6 millimetres, to significantly improve wet weather stopping distances.
From 10–14 November 2025, the Guardia Civil and DGT will intensify checks on school buses. Vehicles and drivers will be inspected for documentation, licences, rest times, speed, and alcohol/drug compliance.
New border checks, new DGT campaigns, and a shocking statistic on vulnerable road users: this week’s N332 podcast has essential information for all drivers in Spain. Tune in for an urgent warning about the EES border system rollout and key details on the DGT’s upcoming school bus safety blitz.
In Spain, the only safe limit for alcohol and drugs when driving is zero. Legal limits are already lower than in many countries, and for young drivers under 18 the limit is zero. Professional drivers, such as those operating school buses, face even stricter rules, and forthcoming legislation may lower the threshold further for everyone