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Renfe bans electric scooters from all its trains in SpainThe blanket ban comes after yet another scooter caught fire on the Madrid Metro From next month, Spain’s state rail operator Renfe will ban electric scooters from all of its regional and national trains. The decision, which will come into force.. 28/11/2023

8 things you should always keep in the car when driving in SpainBy law, there are certain important documents and safety items which drivers must carry in Spain by Car Registrations Spain In Spain, as with many other European countries, it is mandatory to carry certain paperwork and safety items in the..

Spanish traffic cops employ new mobile ITV checksPolice checkpoints in Spain can now inspect the condition of vehicles on the spot Most traffic accidents on Spanish roads are a result of excessive speed or distracted drivers, but the traffic authorities are also coming to realise that poorly maintained..

Overnight train connecting Spain and Europe scheduled for next yearThe first Barcelona-Zurich night train will hit the tracks in December 2024 Imagine going to sleep in one country and waking up in another, all without having to navigate airport queues or cross the waters, and to travel in style and comfort to boot.. 23/11/2023

Electric scooters in Spain will need a circulation cert from next yearAny new personal mobility vehicles sold in Spain after January 22 will need this document The biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are almost upon us and many people will be hitting the stores with the hopes of bagging.. 23/11/2023

How to know if airport transfer companies in Spain are legitHiring an illegal taxi in Spain could cost you both time and money With the price of flights and accommodation on the up and up, there’s no doubt that holidays are becoming more expensive, so it’s only natural for tourists to try and shave.. 07/11/2023

Did you know there is a specific licence for driving automatic cars in Spain?This variant of the traditional B licence can often be a good alternative for drivers in Spain There’s no getting around it: Spanish driving tests are notoriously hard and once you have your shiny new licence in your hand, there’s the.. 20/10/2023

Buying, selling or importing a car in SpainBuying or selling a car in Spain involves several legal requirements Image: Freepik The second-hand car market in Spain is a lucrative one and newly arrived foreigners are often surprised at how expensive used vehicles are. Whether you&rsquo..

How to transfer a Spanish vehicle to your nameIn Spain, drivers have 15 days after buying a car to transfer ownership to their own name If you’re planning on buying a second-hand car in Spain, it’s important to remember that the process of changing the vehicle ownership details is.. 26/09/2023

Understanding the environmental stickers for low emission zones in SpainEnvironmental badges classify vehicles in Spain based on their environmental impact Many cars will be restricted from driving on certain roads in 2023 as the low emission zones (ZBE) come into force in cities across Spain. This year, urban areas with a..

Alicante cities could lose millions in funding if they do not introduce Low Emissions ZonesTorrevieja, Benidorm and other large city centres will be forced to reduce air pollution and promote public transport, or else risk losing important European funding By the end of 2023, all cities and municipalities in Spain with a population of over.. 21/09/2023

Are personalised number plates legal in Spain?The Traffic authorities in Spain have strict regulations when it comes to licence plates In many countries, including the UK, private or personalised licence plates are very popular. Bespoke number plates are also perfectly legal in Spain, although as..

Parking your car in Spain: Know the difference between blue, green and orange zonesDifferent parking zones in Spain have their own time limits, rates and fines for breaking the rules As a general rule, there’s no standard nationwide system of parking zones in Spain and the laws can vary from city to city, and even within different.. 13/09/2023

How to recognise camouflaged motorbike cops on Spanish roadsIn addition to vans and cars, the DGT in Spain uses undercover motorcycles to fine drivers The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain has several ways of monitoring the safety of Spanish roads, although the vast majority of fines are still.. 11/09/2023

Dragon teeth: what are these new signs on Spanish roads?These signals have been in place since 2001 in Spain but most drivers still don’t know what they mean The wonderful world of traffic rules is constantly evolving in Spain and it’s often hard to keep up with the regulations implemented.. 07/09/2023

Spain introduces new rules for parking campervans and motorhomesThe traffic authorities in Spain have finally distinguished between parking and camping What better way to explore all that Spain has to offer than by hitting the open road and letting the highway ahead be your only guidebook? Travelling through.. 04/08/2023

How to travel for free on Spanish motorwaysSeveral toll roads in Spain are completely free at certain times of the day Although the Spanish government has scrapped the tolls on many high-capacity roads, there are still several pay-per-use motorways in the country and some are among the most.. 03/08/2023

3 risks of taking your car to the beachParking too close to the sea can have many detrimental effects on vehicles Many people in Spain choose to escape the stifling heat of the cities and towns in summer and head for the beach, and given the options of planes, trains and automobiles, the car..

Top tips for driving in Spain during a heatwaveHere’s how to keep cool in the car when the temperature cranks up... In scorching temperatures, which we are seeing more often in Spain in summer now, it’s often not enough to simply blast the air con. This kind of heat not only effects..

How Spanish traffic authorities can tell if you drive through a STOP signDrivers in Spain who fail to stop or cross a continuous white line will be fined 200 euros The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has an endless number of systems to monitor the roads and driver behaviour in Spain: fixed cameras, mobile vans, section.. 11/07/2023

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