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Andalucia taxi drivers vote to strike for the whole weekendCab drivers will be on strike throughout Andalucia between September 23 and 26 Following a protest in Seville yesterday, the three taxi driver associations in the Andalucia region have voted unanimously to strike between 7pm on Friday September 23.. 23/09/2022
Costa del Sol taxi drivers go on strikeTaxis downed tools at Malaga Airport, bus and train stations for two hours Taxi drivers across the Costa del Sol launched a widespread strike on Thursday September 22, with no cabs operating at Malaga airport, the city’s port, bus or train stations.. 22/09/2022
Murcia is one of the most expensive places to call out a tow truck in SpainMurcia city pays well above the national average for towing and storing vehicles Tow truck companies throughout Spain are poised for strike action this month, demanding higher rates from insurance agencies for the vital services they provide to drivers.. 21/09/2022
Brits in Spain to protest in Madrid over driving licence delaySince May 1, UK driving licences are no longer valid for driving in Spain Furious British expats are planning a series of demonstrations outside the embassy in Madrid later this week in a desperate attempt to spur diplomats forward in their driving.. 19/09/2022
Spanish tow trucks threaten national strike over pay ratesVehicle recovery companies are considering “total or partial suspension” of roadside assistance in Spain After initial talks came to a standstill back in July, the National Roadside Assistance Alliance will make a final decision on September.. 16/09/2022
Black and white: DGT fines for cyclists and scooters at zebra crossingsNot giving way to pedestrians at zebra crossings in Spain could cost you 200 euros Anyone who drives regularly in Spain will by now be well used to the regular guidance issued by the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to ensure that the roads are.. 14/09/2022
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
Google Maps launches new fuel-saving functionDrivers can choose a route which will burn less fuel in almost 40 countries, including Spain The ever-popular Google Maps navigation tool has launched a new function which allows drivers to choose the most economical route in nearly 40 European countries.. 08/09/2022
How to spot undercover traffic police in SpainUnmarked police vans have been patrolling the roads in Spain since 2018 The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) is on a major mission to cut down on accidents in Spain, and with good reason: this summer, between the months of July and August alone.. 06/09/2022
Buyer beware: 1,000 euro fine in Spain for putting a for sale sign on your carThe DGT will fine car owners in Spain whether the vehicle is moving or parked up At one point or another we’ve all seen cars or vans with ‘for sale’ signs in the window, a common practice the world over when private individuals are.. 05/09/2022
Researchers from Cartagena University patent smart traffic system to reduce waiting times at red lightsThe futuristic Cartagena traffic light system also decreases CO2 emissions and suspended particles The ‘Lemur Smart Traffic System’ developed by researchers at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) promises to solve a myriad a.. 31/08/2022
No other EU country has it: All about the controversial flashing amber traffic light in Spain that endangers both motorists and pedestriansA recent study in Spain highlighted the danger of lights that are amber for cars and green for pedestrians at the same time Spain is now the only country in the EU to still use flashing amber traffic lights and with good reason, since road authorities..
Do British tourists need an International Driving Licence in Spain?The British Embassy has cleared up some confusion relating to driving in Spain British tourists have been dealt their fair share of conflicting information about what documents they require to take to the roads on their Spanish holiday, and so the British..
Watch this space: fines for pedestrians holding parking spots in SpainTaking up two parking spaces instead of one also carries a hefty fine in Spain Without putting too fine a point on things, parking in Spain can be a real pain in the middle of the summer, especially in beach-side resorts and popular tourist.. 15/08/2022
DGT advice for driving with glasses or contact lenses in SpainThe objective of the Traffic Authorities is to guarantee the maximum possible safety on Spanish roads With summer now in full swing, busier roads filled with tourists and Spaniards hitting the highways on vacation mean an increase in danger, but the.. 07/08/2022
Ailments which may prevent you from renewing your driving licence in SpainTraffic authorities in Spain can refuse to renew a licence or reduce its validity period in the case of certain illnesses The Law on Traffic, Circulation of Motor Vehicles and Road Safety is becoming increasingly strict in Spain, and a review of the.. 07/08/2022
Road rage: costly fine for arguing while driving in SpainHaving a fight or even showing affection while behind the wheel is considered a distraction in Spain The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain has a long handbook of the reasons motorists can be fined, from throwing objects out of a car window.. 05/08/2022
The combo of fines the DGT can hit you with if you run out of petrolTraffic authorities in Spain will punish drivers for some very common mistakes They say there are two types of driver: one who only feels comfortable when the tank is almost full and the risk-takers, who think nothing of cruising around with.. 05/08/2022
Is it legal to drive without a shirt on in Spain?The Traffic authorities in Spain will fine any driving behaviour they consider distracting or risky Each and every summer motorists in Spain question the country’s weird and wonderful driving laws to make sure they don’t get caught out.. 02/08/2022
Brits with new Spanish driving licences may face higher insurance and car rental pricesUK nationals who get a Spanish driving licence will be seen as learners and have to pay more for insurance and to rent a car As of May 1, British nationals resident in Spain for over six months who have British driving licences have been barred from driving..
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