Not Renewing the ITV Could Result in Prison
Vehicles not having a valid ITV certificate are a seemingly increasing problem on the…
Vehicles not having a valid ITV certificate are a seemingly increasing problem on the…
The Criminal Court No. 14 of Madrid has sentenced a driver and his insurer…
The Dirección General de Tráfico conducted a comprehensive observational study on safety equipment use among cyclists, VMP users, and motorcyclists in all provincial capitals, involving 32,872 observations. Key findings highlight significant gaps in safety practices, especially in helmet and reflective vest usage among different user groups and vehicle types. For instance, less than half of cyclists and about half of VMP users wore helmets, with professional users generally showing higher compliance. Night lighting use was notably better among electric bicycle users and professional VMP users. Moreover, motorcyclists showed the highest compliance with helmet usage, almost universally.
The Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has presented a package of measures with…
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.
The blood alcohol level represents the volume of alcohol in the blood and is…