Have you ever noticed a small red triangle on the back of some vehicles?

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Seen a small red triangle on the back of some vehicles in Spain? This is the V-5 sign, and it’s important for other drivers to recognize. It indicates that the vehicle displaying it cannot travel faster than 40 kilometers per hour due to its construction. This sign is exclusively for these slow-moving vehicles. While some vehicles might also display a V-4 sign (a white sign with a black border showing the specific speed limit), the V-5 clearly signals a maximum speed of 40 km/h due to the vehicle’s inherent limitations.

Driving Weather and Road Conditions for Spain – From Monday 26 May 2025

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The weather across Spain for the upcoming week will be largely settled for the…

What is the V-6 signal?

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Ever wondered about those yellow rectangular signs on the back of some trucks in Spain? These are V-6 signals, and they serve an important safety purpose by indicating that the vehicle (or combination of vehicles, like a car with a caravan) is longer than 12 metres. Mandatory for such long vehicles, these reflective signs help other drivers assess the vehicle’s size for safer overtaking maneuvers. Located at the rear, either centered or symmetrically placed, these V-6 signs might also be accompanied by the words “Vehiculo longo” (Long Vehicle) as an additional warning.

Braking for Speed Cameras Could Land you with a Bigger Fine

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Despite some people objecting to their very existence, speed cameras, or radars, have not…

Road Traffic Update for Spain – From Monday 12 May 2025

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Spring is the transitional period of the year, when significant fluctuations in atmospheric precipitation occur. These fluctuations are varied, intense, and sudden. Therefore, its weather can present winter characteristics or, conversely, herald summer.
All these sudden changes in weather conditions negatively impact driving and road trips. Therefore, if you’re taking a road trip, we should always keep in mind the two basic rules of driving: PREVENTION and PRUDENCE. These will allow us to travel at this time of year in the best possible road safety conditions.

The Weekend Driving Weather for Spain – 9 May 2025

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This weekend in Spain will see a transition in driving conditions. Friday offers generally favourable travel with a mix of sun and clouds and pleasant temperatures. Saturday will turn warmer, with mostly dry conditions expected, though increased traffic in tourist areas might be a factor. Sunday, however, brings a higher likelihood of rain across the country, requiring drivers to be prepared for wet roads, reduced visibility, and the need for extra caution and travel time.