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10 Spanish Traffic Laws You May Not Be Aware Of Expat Tips Published: 05 April 2022 12:42 CET Updated: 02 May 2025 12:42 CET

Spain like any other country in the world has fines and points sanctions that you can incur when in violation of the country's traffic laws. There are, however, some that you may not be aware of and would shock you if you were to be fined. Some of those on the list below can even be issued when...

Scenic view of Calpe coastline in Spain with rocky shore, turquoise sea, and Penyal d’Ifac mountain

What Are The Covid Travel Rules Between Spain And The UK In April? Expat Tips Published: 31 March 2022 00:38 CET Updated: 30 April 2025 00:38 CET

The Spanish Government has announced that the temporary restrictions for non-essential travel to Spain from most third countries, including the UK,...

Cameras In Place On Spain's Roads That Can Detect A Valid ITV Or Insurance Expat Tips Published: 29 March 2022 17:06 CET

Driving in Spain without an up to date ITV licence is, as we all know, illegal. But according to the Traffic Department, that didn’t stop 40 per...

Driving In Spain: You Could Be Fined 3,000 Euros For Doing This Expat Tips Published: 29 March 2022 02:34 CET Updated: 02 May 2025 21:53 CET

Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT, is cracking down on driver distractions — and one surprisingly common habit could cost you up to €3,000 in...

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Driving A Dirty Car In Spain Can Lead To A Fine Expat Tips Published: 25 March 2022 02:06 CET Updated: 25 March 2022 17:14 CET

A new sand storm known as a 'Calima' has once again coloured the Spanish skies orange. The days of dust and dirt appeared to be over, but a new Calima...