From January 1, 2026, warning triangles will no longer be allowed for signalling immobilised vehicles on the road. The V16 beacon will be the only legally accepted device. The V16 is an accident pre-signaling device that replaces the classic triangles to indicate that the vehicle has been immobilised on the road. The device was developed […]
If you hold a valid UK driving licence, you are legally permitted to drive a vehicle in Spain, provided that it is insured, has a valid ITV (the equivalent of an MOT) if required, and is deemed roadworthy. However, if you are a resident of Spain, you must exchange your UK licence for a Spanish […]
According to the Spanish General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), 17 new speed cameras have now been installed in six Spanish regions. The latest equipment is part of a larger plan to install 122 new radars by the end of 2025. The new radar equipment – nine permanent installations and eight segmented installations – are used […]
According to the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). Between March 10 and March 16, officials checked 448,494 cars across the country. This is a 7.6% increase in the number of checks compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 6,409 people in Spain were fined for not wearing a seatbelt or using a […]
Navigating Spanish roundabouts can confuse foreign drivers. Master the essential rules for safe driving: enter from the right lane, use the outer lane, and exit correctly.