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A-7 dual carriageway to get a third laneThe work will be focused on the Crevillente-Orihuela stretch for now, but parts of Murcia could soon undergo road widening works too Spain’s Ministry of Transport has put out to tender the construction of a third lane of traffic on the A-7 Autov.. 21/09/2023

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

Spain motorway charges SCRAPPED: Drivers to save money in 2024Good news for drivers as Spanish motorways will not become toll roads in 2024 The initial proposal to charge for the use of highways in Spain has been thrown out by the European Commission after negotiations with the Government After much.. 21/09/2023

Driving up prices: Cost of new and used cars in Spain shoots upNew passenger vehicles in Spain are 4% more expensive than this time last year Since the cost of pretty much every consumer product has skyrocketed in Spain in the last twelve months or so, it comes as no surprise that vehicles – both new and.. 18/09/2023

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

These are the new road signs that will come into effect in Spain in 2023The new designs are in response to the changing risks on roads in Spain Traffic warning signs in Spain will undergo drastic modernisation next year, as the roads bid farewell to the outdated signals and welcome new ones which represent the current dangers..

How to exchange your UK driving licence in Spain: Ultimate step-by-step guide for expatsThis is the definitive guide for how residents can exchange a UK licence for a Spanish carnet de conducer in 7 simple steps After more than 10 months off the road, from May 1, 2022 to March 16, 2023, UK nationals resident in Spain can once again drive..

Brits in Spain can drive again: driving licence exchange deal approvedNow you have to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one – here’s how… Brits in Spain will be able to drive again using their UK driving licences and exchange their British licences for Spanish ones again, the British Embassy..

How to get 7,000 euros off a new electric car in Spain: can non-Spaniards apply?You can get money off a low-emissions vehicle in Spain if you scrap your old car before the end of the year The European Union has declared that, as of 2035, you may no longer buy new vehicles that have a diesel or petrol combustion engine, in order.. 07/03/2023

14,200 euros Peugeot Pure Tech 2008 Style for sale second hand in Murcia For sale: Peugeot Pure Tech 2008 Style by Automóviles Ramal in Las Torres de Cotillas. €14,200 Black 4x4 SUV From 2018 27,348km on the clock 1.2L Petrol engine 50 litre fuel tank 5 Doors 5 Seats Manual..

Fill up for less: days and times fuel is cheaper in SpainThe price of petrol and diesel in Spain varies greatly from day to day, and can often change overnight Filling the tank has become quite a hefty budget item for most people in Spain since the government abolished the cost-saving fuel discount at the.. 23/02/2023

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

14,500 euros Mercedes ML300CDI for sale second hand in Murcia For sale: MERCEDES-BENZ Clase M ML 300 CDI 4M BE 2010 Grand Edition by Automóviles Ramal in Las Torres de Cotillas. €14,500 Black 4x4 SUV Manual gearbox 200,000km on the clock Diesel engine, 95 litre fuel tank.. 15/02/2023
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