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.
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.
In the form which most golf buggies take, their design and designation is that…
The time to get a remote fine isn’t standardised; it depends on the issuing authority. Minor fines expire after three months, serious after six. You must address a notification even if not received, by appealing or paying, as ignoring it won’t prevent penalty enforcement. Notifications are done via post, digital platforms, or officially published if undeliverable.
The penalty points system in Spain was introduced in July, 2016, not only to…