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Spain votes in favour of youngsters being allowed to drive at 17Spain is backing the EU’s proposal to get younger drivers on the road After months of negotiations, all of the EU member states, including Spain, have reached an agreement that allows people to drive from the age of 17, provided they are accompanied.. 06/12/2023

Low-cost petrol stations in Spain: Why they are on the rise and are they worth it compared to traditional gas stations?The number of budget filling stations has more than doubled in Spain in the last decade, but is it a false economy? Since the war began in Ukraine in February 2022, drivers have been experiencing an uncomfortable see-saw effect on the price of petrol.. 05/12/2023

WATCH: Massive traffic jam and two injured as helicopter crashes into M-40 MadridA strong gust of wind may have caused the helicopter to fall onto one of the busiest roads in the Spanish capital Early this morning, Friday December 1, a helicopter crashed onto the M-40 ring road in Madrid. The two occupants of the.. 01/12/2023

Renfe bans electric scooters from all its trains in SpainThe blanket ban comes after yet another scooter caught fire on the Madrid Metro From next month, Spain’s state rail operator Renfe will ban electric scooters from all of its regional and national trains. The decision, which will come into force.. 28/11/2023

Spanish traffic cops employ new mobile ITV checksPolice checkpoints in Spain can now inspect the condition of vehicles on the spot Most traffic accidents on Spanish roads are a result of excessive speed or distracted drivers, but the traffic authorities are also coming to realise that poorly maintained..

Electric scooters in Spain will need a circulation cert from next yearAny new personal mobility vehicles sold in Spain after January 22 will need this document The biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are almost upon us and many people will be hitting the stores with the hopes of bagging.. 23/11/2023

Understanding the environmental stickers for low emission zones in SpainEnvironmental badges classify vehicles in Spain based on their environmental impact Many cars will be restricted from driving on certain roads in 2023 as the low emission zones (ZBE) come into force in cities across Spain. This year, urban areas with a..

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

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 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
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