Roundabouts are very common in Spain, so it is important to know the regulations. Roundabouts have the dual purpose of reducing speed at intersections and avoiding the need for traffic lights. The traffic rules for roundabouts in Spain are very clear: Vehicles travelling on the roundabout have preference over those wishing to join it. The …
Let’s take a look at some tips and rules for driving in Spain. The summer holidays are approaching, and Spain is one of the most visited European countries during these months: its history, gastronomy, good weather, incredible natural landscapes and thousands of kilometres of beaches are just some of the reasons. The best alternative for …
Speeding offences in Spain are the responsibility of the driver, whether the car is privately owned or rented. The owner of the vehicle is obliged to identify the driver, and rental companies usually charge their customers when they are obliged to provide their data to the authorities. Car rental with Spanish plates The rental company …
Spain applies the so-called 7 tolerance policy. On roads with a speed limit of 90 km/h or less, the tolerance margin is 7 km/h. On roads with a speed limit of 100 km/h or 120 km/h, the radar tolerance is 7%. The operation of speed cameras in Spain is very similar to that of speed …
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Road traffic regulations are very similar in all European countries. Ireland and Spain are integrated into EUCARIS (the UK is not), the European data exchange network that allows Spanish vehicles to be sanctioned in Ireland and Irish vehicles in Spain. The progressive convergence of road safety policies means that in the near future offences committed …
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Spain has pursued a very successful policy in recent years to reduce road traffic fatalities. As part of this policy, controls on speeding, drink-driving and the use of mobile phones at the wheel, among others, have been put in place. All drivers in Spain are obliged to respect Spanish traffic regulations. What happens if I …
The driver must make sure that the car has a certified reflective safety vest, with a CE marking affixed to it, inside the vehicle, in a place where it can be easily picked up before exiting the car, and two reflective car warning triangles inside the vehicle. The vest and/or the triangle must be used …
If you wonder how to pay a parking ticket in Spain, this humble step-by-step guide might help you. Identify the traffic authority responsible for the ticket: it can be either a Local Police station (95% of the cases) or authorities such as the Civil Guard or other highway patrols. In most cases you can find …
Can a UK plated car be fined in Spain? YES. The Directive 2011/82/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 facilitating the cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences, currently in force, allows all EU member states to issue fines for a number of traffic offences no …
If you are a registered Spanish resident and you happen to live in an area where postal service leaves a lot to be desired you have probably wondered how to check for speeding fines in Spain. Well, we have good news for you – it’s really simple. Let’s got through it step by step, Use …