DGT confirms major driving licence changes for 2026 including new rules for young drivers and over 65s
New DGT regulations for 2026 introduce supervised driving for 17-year-olds and more frequent licence renewals for motorists over 65.
New DGT regulations for 2026 introduce supervised driving for 17-year-olds and more frequent licence renewals for motorists over 65.
N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 Part 2 brings together over 70 road safety articles covering Spanish driving rules, seasonal risks, e-scooters, school travel, and winter driving.
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Overtaking is one of the most common, yet potentially dangerous, manoeuvres on the road. In Spain, the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) places significant emphasis on clear regulations and signage to mitigate risks.
Driving in Spain after losing all your licence points is a serious road safety offense under Article 384 of the Penal Code. This can lead to severe penalties, including prison sentences of three to six months, fines ranging from 12 to 24 months, or 31 to 90 days of community service. Spain’s points-based system, in place since 2006, allows for licence loss due to accumulated serious infractions, though point recovery courses are available. Common violations leading to point loss include speeding, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt, and alcohol/drug use.
A fundamental aspect of driving legally and safely in Spain, as a resident or…