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Costly fines in Spain for filling fuel incorrectlyThe DGT can fine drivers 100 euros if they don’t behave appropriately in service stations in Spain Not being familiar with the proper protocols for refuelling at a gas station in Spain could end up costing motorists dearly.   The General..

500 euro fine for unsecured dogs in cars in SpainThe DGT in Spain has advised that all animals travelling in vehicles need to be restrained While highlighting the dangers of distractions behind the wheel and ramping up penalties for not wearing a seatbelt, after launching its new Traffic Law on.. 31/03/2022

Hefty fines in Spain for driving a dirty carDriving 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..

How many people can be in a car together under Covid rules?What the current restrictions are for passenger numbers in cars in Spain and the Murcia Region During the worst, most serious waves of the coronavirus pandemic, there were limitations on the number of people who could travel in a car together. Those restrictions..

Up to 6,000 fine for dodgy licence plates in SpainThe DGT in Spain has warned that registration plates should never be neglected The car’s licence plate is one of the most important elements of a vehicle since it is essentially the identity stamp: the ca0r’s DNI in Spain, if you.. 08/03/2022

1,000 euro fine for drunk driving on electric scooters in SpainUsers of electric scooters in Spain are subject to the same traffic laws as other drivers Electric scooters are now a common sight across Spain, their convenience for zipping along streets and promenades making them an increasingly popular mode of.. 23/02/2022

DGT fines: 500 euros for not carrying these three documents in SpainThese important documents can be in original or digital format in vehicles in Spain The General Directorate of Traffic has set a 2050 objective to reduce fatal road traffic accidents to zero and to this end, officers who stop a motorist are entitled.. 18/02/2022

Extended warranty for second-hand cars in SpainThe new warranty periods aim to protect drivers in Spain against ‘hidden vices’ Royal Decree-Law 7/2021 has now come into force in Spain and, closely following the European Union directives on consumer protection, means that drivers who.. 14/02/2022

Most common prescription drugs in Spain that affect drivingMany medications available in Spain can impair driving by causing dizziness, blurred vision or fatigue Motorists driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol contribute greatly to the number of road traffic accidents reported on Spanish roads.. 09/02/2022

Can drivers in Spain be fined for displaying multiple ITV stickers?Many motorists in Spain drive with a collection of coloured stickers on their windshield The date of the next Technical Inspection of Vehicles (ITV) test is something which most drivers in Spain will have marked on their calendars, as missing this.. 09/02/2022

Technical certificate now required for electric scooters in SpainNewly purchased personal mobility vehicles in Spain will have speed limiters installed Spain has introduced a mandatory technical certificate for electric scooters and all personal mobility vehicles from Saturday January 22. Following the publication.. 26/01/2022

New fine for drivers overtaking cyclists in SpainNew Road Safety Law will come into force in Spain in March In a national plan to drastically reduce road traffic accidents in Spain, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) will introduce several new driving regulations in a modification to the Traffic.. 25/01/2022

Spain driving licence penalty points explained Drivers in Spain have 12 points on their licence, which can be deducted for road traffic offences With some British citizens resident in Spain getting Spanish driving licences to be able to continue to drive in Spain after Brexit, it’s important.. 25/01/2022

Alcohol and driving in Spain – legal limits and recommendations There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be issued remain the same. That is to say, for most drivers..

DGT increases penalty for using hands-free mobile phone kits in SpainThe majority of new traffic laws in Spain will come into effect in March 2022 The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has announced a raft of new driving regulations, most of which will come into effect in March of this year. In addition to a zero.. 12/01/2022

Carry your driving licence on your mobile in SpainStep-by-step guide to downloading your licence from the DGT The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has launched a new initiative in Spain whereby it is possible to save your driving licence on your mobile. The free MiDGT app can be downloaded and.. 05/01/2022

Drivers in Spain may be fined for smoking behind the wheelSmoking while driving may result in a penalty if the motorist is ‘distracted’ While it is not expressly prohibited, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain has warned that officers can indeed fine drivers for smoking behind the.. 20/12/2021

How to pay reduced fines for traffic violations in SpainThere are a number of ways that motorists in Spain can cut down on the cost of traffic infractions It is the dread of every driver in Spain to receive a traffic fine, since they can range from 100 euros for a minor infraction to 500 euros for.. 13/12/2021

Driver in Spain fined 1,000 euros for using dashcamThe motorist was penalised by the Agency for Data Protection in Spain Cameras placed on the dashboard of vehicles have been used for many years both in Spain and across the globe, with professional and private drivers swearing by them in the event.. 07/12/2021

Several new traffic laws come into effect in SpainThe regulations will increase the number of penalty points for many infractions Drivers in Spain will be at the mercy of a barrage of new traffic regulations, as well as the associated fines and licence points, in the next few days, as the Law on.. 03/12/2021