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Fines for parking incorrectly at Spanish petrol stationsLeaving your car for too long at a filling station in Spain could lead to a pricey penalty While petrol stations in Spain are built on private property they are still considered spaces for public use, so there are strict protocols that drivers must.. 29/05/2023

Seatbelt safety: Who pays the fine if a passenger in Spain forgets to buckle up?In Spain, the driver and all passengers are required by law to wear a seatbelt For decades now it’s been mandatory to wear a seatbelt while driving in Spain and other EU countries, and for most of us, it’s an automatic movement as soon as we..

What to do if your car is caught in a flood in SpainThe DGT details what steps drivers should take during heavy rainfall in Spain Each year, much of Spain is affected at one time or another by the arrival of a DANA or cold snap, a meteorological phenomenon that brings violent storms that can discharge hundreds..

Tune in: Spain doles out 200 euro fines for cycling with earphonesListening to music while riding a bike or electric scooter is strictly prohibited in Spain The summer holidays are now just around the corner and with Spain still ranking as the number one sun destination for Brits, tourists are expected to flock.. 18/05/2023

These are the only times drivers are allowed to reverse their cars on Spanish roadsReversing a vehicle is a dangerous practice and is prohibited in most cases throughout Spain Backing into a tight parking space or avoiding an obstruction on the road often necessitates the manoeuvre of reversing but in Spain, driving backwards is considered..

The Spanish law that says you must install electric car charging points: Who has to do it and when?Good news for drivers of electric cars as Spain has legislated to add more recharging points across the country Spain has a law which states that any commercial building which has more than 20 parking spaces – be they shops, supermarkets, businesses.. 20/03/2023

Are dash cams legal in Spain?On-board cameras can be useful in case of an accident, but using dash cams incorrectly in Spain can lead to costly fines Dash cams, or on-board cameras attached to the windshield of a vehicle, are a very useful tool and are found on roads the world over..

Driving without insurance in Spain: the costly consequencesMore than 2.5 million drivers take to the roads in Spain without cover Spanish law, like everywhere else, obliges all drivers to take out motor insurance. However, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) estimates that around 2.6 million vehicles.. 21/02/2023

These are the exact speeds you need to be travelling in Spain to get a fineAll of the different speed cameras and radars throughout Spain operate on a small margin of error Excessive speed is one of the biggest bugbears of the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain and to crack down on this dangerous practice.. 16/02/2023

5 ways pedestrians in Spain can get hit with road traffic finesIt’s not just drivers in Spain that can be dealt hefty fines for failing to following the rules of the road Here in Spain, pedestrians as well as motorists are expected to comply with the rules set out in the Traffic and Road Safety Law, and even..

Rules for warning triangles, emergency lights and hi-vis vests in SpainThese are the safety regulations you must follow in Spain to avoid a fine It’s something none of us like to think about, but getting into an accident while driving in Spain or even just breaking down is a very real possibility that every motorist..

These are the most common driving fines issued in winter in SpainDrivers in Spain can face several hefty fines during the cooler months Just as certain fines are more frequent in summer, such as for driving in unsafe footwear, several infractions are likely to get motorists into trouble in the colder months and the..

Life in the fast lane could land you with a big fine in SpainDrivers who incorrectly hog the left lane in Spain can be fined up to 200 euros Spain features several different kinds of roads, the rules for driving on which are many and varied and have been updated by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) this year..

Causing a splash: drivers in Spain fined for splashing pedestriansMotorists in Spain can be slapped with a 100 euro sanction for splashing walkers It might have been late arriving, but the rainy weather has hit Spain with a vengeance these last few days, causing flooding and disruptions up and down the country. Driving..

The benefit of taking your roadworthiness ITV test early in SpainGetting ahead of your car’s ITV due date in Spain is not only allowed, it actually has a distinct advantage The Technical Inspection of Vehicles (ITV) is the Spanish equivalent of the MOT in the UK or the NCT in Ireland and must be carried out periodically..

Loose load: fines in Spain for carrying the shopping on the back seatUnsecured items, like grocery bags, aren’t allowed on the back seat of the car and will result in a fine in Spain A big shopping spree often involves packing the car to the brim with bags and boxes – anyone who’s ever been to IKEA will..

How to check if a petrol station is short-changing you on fuelFilling stations in Spain have to carry out a measurement test if requested by customers With the way fuel prices are going in Spain, it really is a case of every cent counts, so the last thing drivers need is to feel ripped off at the petrol pumps.. 22/09/2022

How to claim compensation if your car is flooded in SpainIn general, insurance companies in Spain don’t cover natural disasters such as floods or storms The Spanish weather has been more than a little unpredictable of late, and prolonged days of heat have been interspersed with torrential rain and.. 16/09/2022

Driving fines you can get in Spain even if you are not behind the wheelThe fines for these common offences can cost as much as 3,000 euros in Spain The General Directorate of Traffic doles out tens of thousands of fines in Spain each year and since the new regulations came into play a few months ago, penalties for speeding.. 12/09/2022

What happens if I drive with an expired licence in Spain?Failing to renew your licence in Spain can lead to a fine and nasty insurance costs in the event of an accident Since a driving licence in Spain is valid for 10 years, up until you reach the age of 65 anyway, it’s not beyond the realms of possibility..

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