ROADPOL Safety Days: What Drivers in Spain Need to Know
Between 16 and 22 September, traffic enforcement authorities across Europe will take part in the annual ROADPOL Safety Days.
Between 16 and 22 September, traffic enforcement authorities across Europe will take part in the annual ROADPOL Safety Days.
Before setting off on a summer journey, check your documents, ITV, emergency equipment and essentials. A few minutes of preparation can help avoid delays and keep your trip running smoothly.
Seat belts are one of the simplest and most effective safety measures ever introduced, yet misuse and complacency remain common. Compliance is not a technicality — it is a life-saving habit.
Drink driving is often discussed in terms of law and penalties, but its real impact is felt at home. Pets, in particular, remind us that some depend on us completely — and never understand why we did not return.
Solid white lines on Spanish roads carry strict legal meaning. Crossing them is prohibited in most circumstances, yet many drivers do so without realising the risk — or the consequences.
Car parks in Spain often feel informal, but when they are open to the public, the same traffic laws apply as on the road. Ignoring signs or markings can result in fines — and collisions.