Spanish Traffic Law is Not Just About Driving!
When driving in Spain, another important law is the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which, as you might guess, dictates standards for the vehicle.
When driving in Spain, another important law is the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which, as you might guess, dictates standards for the vehicle.
In a previous article, we touched upon the importance of maintaining the correct posture…
You know red means stop, but what about yellow? Many drivers are confused by the non-flashing yellow light, which, according to traffic law, also means you must stop under the same conditions as a steady red light. This article clarifies the meaning of all traffic light signals, including flashing lights and arrows, and explains the serious penalties for failing to stop, with one important exception for emergency vehicles.
The Spanish Government has approved an update to its official catalogue of traffic signs, effective July 1, 2025. This reform adapts signage to modern social, technological, and mobility changes, introducing new signs for personal mobility vehicles, updating pictograms, and removing obsolete ones. The gradual physical replacement of signs aims for a unified, clearer, and more inclusive road signage system across the country.
Tick, tock, tick, tock, as we set our clocks forward recently, tick, tock, tick,…
It is one of the most easily identifiable road signs, with a unique design…