Snow Chains and Mountain Roads
Spain’s mountain roads can change from clear to dangerous within minutes. Understanding winter signs, chain requirements, and safe driving techniques is essential for trouble-free travel
Spain’s mountain roads can change from clear to dangerous within minutes. Understanding winter signs, chain requirements, and safe driving techniques is essential for trouble-free travel
Road markings and reflective signs are often taken for granted, yet they guide every movement we make on the road. Keeping them visible, especially at night, is critical to safety.
Major changes are coming to driver licensing in both Spain and the UK. This week, we break down the DGT’s move to modernise the Spanish driving theory test with new signs and video scenarios, and we explain the UK’s new mandatory digital licence renewal process for over-70s
Coloured flags on Guardia Civil motorcycles serve a distinct and vital role in managing traffic flow on roads, particularly when unforeseen incidents or events occur.
The N332 Collection – 2025 Part 1 is the essential handbook for safe, legal driving in Spain. Covering the first half of 2025, it includes updates to traffic laws, roundabout rules, electric scooter legislation, speed limits, V16 emergency lights, and more—written in clear English by the team behind N332. Perfect for expats, residents and community groups across Spain.
Spotting the blue rectangular S-28 sign means you’re entering a residential zone – an area where pedestrians, including children playing, have priority over vehicles. You must slow down to a maximum of 10 km/h, be extra alert, and only park in designated areas. This sign signals a significant change in traffic rules designed for pedestrian safety.