New Equipment for Environmental Police The Government of Cantabria has presented 30,000 euro worth of new equipment, including motorbikes, to the environmental protection squad of the Guardia Civil, SEPRONA, the Servicio de Protección de la Naturaleza. The aim of the investment is to optimise the functions of the group, especially in carrying out surveillance duties. They have received two new motorbikes, cameras, “intervention” backpacks, nine microchip … Read More
Vehicles – Can You See the ITV? An often confusing aspect for drivers in Spain is the appearance of a coloured rectangle on the windscreen of cars. That sticker corresponds to the Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, or ITV for short, which displays that fact that the vehicle has passed a periodic and mandatory test of roadworthiness. There are 3 colours for the ITV sticker, and each colour … Read More
Classic Cars on Spanish Roads A number of classic car owners and associations have asked about the laws that refer specifically to this type of vehicle and what provisions the drivers must make when driving on Spanish roads. Royal Decree 1247/1995, deals with the reglamento de vehículos históricos, rules for historic vehicles, or classic cars, under article 10 of the Normas de circulación. First and … Read More
Carrying Gas Canisters in the Car Although the winter months are coming to an end, there is still a chill in the air, and many people in Spain still rely on bottled gas to heat their homes, and many more rely on bottled gas for cooking. Although the gas supply companies will deliver the bottles to your home, many people find it more convenient to pick … Read More