35 People Arrested in Drugs Operation
Two organisations dedicated to the sale of drugs that operated in the provinces of Alicante, Murcia, and Valencia have been dismantled by the Guardia Civil. Searches were carried out in properties in Torrevieja, Bigastro, Callosa de Segura, Orihuela, San Miguel de Salinas, and Beniel, resulting in 35 people having been arrested. The operation, called “Primoto”, …
Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes
Spain's DGT plans to change traffic laws, explaining how drivers must give way to emergency vehicles, an act previously based on courtesy. Motorbikes may use hard shoulders during congestion under certain conditions. New rules will prohibit overtaking in adverse weather, mandating all traffic to use the righthand lane. Creating an emergency corridor for service vehicles will be obligatory. These changes, aimed at improving safety, are set to be enacted in 2025.
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Gitte Lund Thomsen from Torrevieja's local council visited the British Embassy in Madrid to discuss services for the 4,900 British residents. The visit highlighted the consulate's role in aiding residents and tourists, especially post-Brexit. Topics included the TIE card recommendation, consular services' range, and health insurance requirements for visitors and expatriates.
Reckless Driver Caught by Social Media Post
The Guardia Civil identified a driver performing dangerous "drifting" and "donuts" on public roads amidst traffic and pedestrians in Zaragoza. Videos on social media initiated the investigation, leading to charges against the 30-year-old man for reckless driving and endangering road safety. The Guardia Civil monitors such behavior to prevent risks.
The post Reckless Driver Caught by Social Media Post first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Things to Do This Weekend in Torrevieja – From Friday 19 April 2024
This weekend in Torrevieja offers the 29º Certamen Internacional Juvenil Habaneras and a variety of local events. Enjoy the Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen in Cartagena, the Twenty One Pilots concert in Madrid, accessible by direct bus, and the Sevillanas fiesta in Catral. Participate in the Guardamar del Segura March Against Cancer, delve into Manga in Alicante, and sample tapas at Los Montesinos and the Todo Tren 2024 event.
