The Spanish Motor Insurance Act has been updated. One of the main changes is the compulsory civil liability insurance for electric scooters and personal mobility vehicles, which will come into force in January 2026. The Act transposes Directive 2021/2118 on civil liability insurance for motor vehicles, which means that the regulations will be similar in […]
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Driving rules are very similar across all European countries, but each country has its own specific rules and signs that are important to know. If you have ever driven in Spain, you have probably noticed a capital letter L on a green background on some cars. This L that you see on some vehicles in
Driving an electric car in Spain during the summer requires careful planning, especially for long journeys such as those connecting Madrid with Barcelona, Seville or León. Factors such as the vehicle’s range, the density of chargers, the impact of heat and the use of air conditioning all influence the feasibility of these trips. You may
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In recent months European drivers have been receiving notifications by post to pay a Spanish fine via the website sct.myfines.eu. Is it a real fine or is it a fraud? The notification shows data from the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT), so if you have recently been in Catalonia you might think it is a genuine
The most common thing to do when travelling abroad is to rent a car in advance. It is important to read the contract carefully, as it should specify the charges that may apply in certain cases. The most common charges for renting a car in Spain are as follows: Fuel costs: if the vehicle is
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The amount of parking fines in Spain generally ranges from 40 to 200 euros. The amount can be increased if the vehicle is towed away. The deadline to pay the fine with reduction is 20 days from the date of notification to the driver. Parking fines with rental cars If the fine is notified to
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Fines in Spain are mainly for speeding or illegally parking. Speeding fines are generally issued by the Ministry of the Interior; parking fines are issued by the local police in the city where the offence takes place. In the case of speeding fines, the time taken to receive them in the UK or Ireland is
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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
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
Speed limits in Spain by vehicle type. Both vehicle and road types determine the speed limits, so that those for vans and trucks on motorways, and roads with a generic limit of 100 km/h and 90 km/h are different from those for other vehicles (buses and trailers also have their own specific limitations). Motorhomes have