Driving schools demand mandatory training for electric scooter riders and drug awareness modules in Spain
Driving schools have asked the DGT to introduce mandatory training for electric scooter users and road awareness modules for new drivers.
Driving schools have asked the DGT to introduce mandatory training for electric scooter users and road awareness modules for new drivers.
As the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) urges member states to intensify enforcement of lower urban and rural speed limits, Spain’s traffic authorities are deploying more radars and section controls.
N332 Driving in Spain: 2025 Part 2 brings together over 70 road safety articles covering Spanish driving rules, seasonal risks, e-scooters, school travel, and winter driving.
Personal mobility vehicles such as e-scooters are officially recognised as vehicles. This means their users are considered drivers and are subject to the same road traffic laws.
Driving with an invalid or expired licence is a surprisingly common, yet serious, offence in Spain, with consequences ranging from fines to prison time. This includes residents driving on unexchanged foreign licences (especially UK licences post-Brexit) and those attempting to cheat driving tests. Spanish law is clear: all drivers must hold a valid, recognized licence for their residency status. Violations can lead to substantial fines (€200-€500), points deductions, and even criminal charges for serious infringements like driving while banned or impersonating another for a test. Stay informed on Spanish driving regulations to avoid legal trouble and ensure road safety.
Alcohol consumption is one of the main risk factors for road safety, that is…