Compulsory e‑scooter registration in Spain
From January 2026, Spain has launched a national registration system for electric scooters, run by the DGT (Spain’s traffic authority). Registration is mandatory and directly linked to compulsory insurance. Below
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – ADAS in Spain: What They Mean for Road Safety and Car Insurance
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, known as ADAS, are safety technologies built into modern vehicles to help reduce accidents and limit their severity. In Spain, these systems are increasingly important not
V-16 Emergency Light in Spain: Mandatory Breakdown and Accident Warning Device from 2026
With only weeks to go before the obligation to carry a connected V-16 warning beacon in vehicles comes into force, on 1 January 2026, DGT reminds all drivers of the
New A-2 Bus-HOV Lane to Cut Commute Times by 25%
If you regularly travel between Madrid and Alcalá de Henares, there’s good news ahead. A new Bus-HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane on the A-2 motorway is set to begin operating
Can a motorbike use the hard shoulder in Spain?
Motorycles and using the hard shoulder. Is it legal? If you’ve ever been stuck in a traffic jam on your motorbike, watched cars creep along, and thought “A hard shoulder
New Road Signs Are Coming in 2025 – Here’s What’s Changing
If you drive in Spain—whether you’re a resident or just visiting—there’s an important update coming that could affect your time behind the wheel. From July 1, 2025, Spain is rolling
DGT Launches Online Service to Exchange Foreign Driver’s Licences
Updated: May 20, 2025 What’s New? Spain has launched a new digital-only system for exchanging foreign driver’s licenses, but only for countries that have a special agreement with Spain (called
Thousands Fined! The Truth About Driving Licenses Every Foreigner in Spain Must Know
Important Driving License Rules for Foreign Residents in Spain: What You Need to Know If you’re a foreign resident living in Spain, understanding the rules about your driving license is
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