Hefty fines in Spain for driving a dirty car
Driving with reduced visibility in Spain can cost up to 200 euros
There are many motoring fines that may at first appear extreme in Spain, but the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) can impose a range of sanctions for what it considers to be dangerous driving, and having an excessively dirty car falls into this category.
The fines for driving a dirty vehicle vary depending on the part of the car that hasn’t been cleaned, with a filthy windshield understandably calling for the highest sanction of up to 200 euros. Faulty wiper blades can also result in a fine of 80 euros.
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According to the General Circulation Regulations of the DGT, "the glazed surface of the vehicle must allow, in any case, the diaphanous visibility of the driver over the entire road on which he circulates".
This means that both the windshield, the rear window and the front windows must be clean at all times. Check out this handy blog for a guide on the best way to clean inside car windscreen.
In addition to the glass, do not forget to take care of the state of the license plate; it must be spotless so that both its numbers and letters can be clearly read.
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