DGT tips for driving safely in snow and on icy roads in Spain

A guide to driving in adverse weather conditions in winter in Spain

Snowfall warnings

• Green: a maximum of 100 km/h on motorways and 80 on other roads. Trucks should remain in the right-hand lane

• Yellow: a maximum 60 km/h. Trucks are prohibited

• Red: Only vehicles with snow chains or winter tyres are allowed at a maximum speed of 30 km/h

• Black: Circulation prohibited

❄️ Los colores de la #nieve en el #tráfico:

🟢 A 100 km/h máximo en autopista/autovía y 80 en el resto. Camiones por la derecha.

🟡 Máximo 60 km/h. Prohibido circular a camiones.

🔴 Solo con cadenas o neumáticos de invierno. 30 km/h máximo.

⚫ Circulación prohibida. pic.twitter.com/DPaX1cBBJu

— Dir. Gral. Tráfico (@DGTes) November 22, 2021

Driving in the snow

• Cars that don’t have winter tyres must always carry a set of chains in areas of heavy snow.

• Before setting off on a journey, snow should be thoroughly cleared from windshields and headlights; the fender should also be cleaned as a build-up of snow can affect the steering.

• If a driver knows that their destination is a stormy area, the DGT advises them to carry an extra set of warm clothes, food, water and a charged mobile phone and to ensure they have a full tank of gas.

• In general, when driving in the snow, speed must be considerably reduced and the safety distance should be increased.