Car criminals captured

The Civil Guard has recovered 40 vehicles stolen from various European Union countries, which were later brought to Spain, registered, and sold on the second-hand market. So far, eight people
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Notification of a fixed traffic camera in Spain is legal

New Speed Cameras in Spain

New Speed Cameras Now Operational in Northern, Eastern, and Southern Spain The General Directorate of Traffic has put 24 new speed cameras into service across various parts of Spain, with
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Car wash spain

Can you wash your car in the street in Spain?

In Spain, washing your car just outside your home might seem like a practical solution, but it’s not as straightforward as you might think. The Reglamento General de la Circulación
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500 Euro Penalty for Decorating Your Car

Festive Fines: 500 Euro Penalty for Decorating Your Car This Christmas

Getting into the holiday spirit with festive car decorations could come at a hefty price this Christmas, as drivers face fines of up to €500 for breaching road safety regulations.
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Spain Proposes Lowering the Legal Alcohol Limit

Spain Proposes Lowering the Legal Alcohol Limit

Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska supports the DGT’s proposal to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.5 to 0.2 grams per litre. Lowering the blood alcohol limit to
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Spanish Government Approves a New Regulation for Historic Vehicles

Spanish Government Approves a New Regulation for Historic Vehicles

The Council of Ministers approved a new law for historic vehicles. This law updates rules that are 30 years old to align with current European standards. Different countries now treat
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road works

8 out of 10 Drivers Checked Broke Speed Limits in Road Works

A total of 11,763 drivers were reported during a roadwork surveillance and control campaign on interurban roads conducted by the Directorate General of Traffic between June 3 and 9. In
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What is a Vado Permanente in Spain?

In Spain, a “vado permanente” is a special permit that allows a property owner to reserve the area in front of their driveway or garage. This means no one can
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An indicator of our time

An indicator of our time

Mysterious disappearance of indicators In the vast and sometimes mystifying world of driving, there exists a peculiar phenomenon that has baffled me for years: the mysterious disappearance of indicators. Yes,
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