Traffic Law Still Applies in Car Parks

Mark Nolan09/05/202401.7K views

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.

Urban Mobility Survey Reveals Safety Equipment Use

Mark Nolan07/05/20240671 views

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.

New Package of Measures to Reduce Road Traffic Incidents

Mark Nolan26/04/202401.1K views

The Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has presented a package of measures with…

Road Safety Day in La Manga

Mark Nolan22/04/20240996 views

N332 participated in a Road Safety Day at La Manga Club, focusing on the misuse of golf buggies, a prevalent issue at the resort. Many users are unaware of the legalities, risking fines. The event also emphasised the dangers of impaired driving, with demonstrations by local police and the fire service showing real risks and rescue operations. Further insights on golf buggy regulations will be provided by N332 soon.

Reckless Driver Caught by Social Media Post

Mark Nolan19/04/20240913 views

The Guardia Civil identified a driver performing dangerous “drifting” and “donuts” on public roads amidst traffic and pedestrians in Zaragoza. Videos on social media initiated the investigation, leading to charges against the 30-year-old man for reckless driving and endangering road safety. The Guardia Civil monitors such behavior to prevent risks.

How Long Does it take to Receive a Traffic Fine Through the Post?

Mark Nolan14/04/202407.8K views

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.