New Road Markings – Green Lines
Chances are, you would not have experienced the latest change to road markings on Spain’s roads, the appearance of green lines, because they are currently only being tested on a small number of roads, but if that test proves successful, we may see them appearing more. The DGT launched a pilot experience on two highways …
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In order for a drive on the roads in Spain, your vehicle must have valid compulsory insurance, however, despite it being mandatory, there are many drivers who take to the roads without it. In fact, according to data from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), 3.06% of the fines filed in the last six years …
The post 350 Fines a Day for Driving Without Insurance first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.1,533 Lives Lost on the Roads of Spain Last Year
During last year, 2021, a total of 1,533 people died on Spanish roads. However, despite the high number of families who suffered grief after the loss of loved ones, the figure is a drop of 222 compared to 2019 and is in fact the lowest figure since records began, as reported by the Minister of …
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The Guardia Civil has investigated two drivers for two crimes of reckless driving with manifest disregard for the lives of others and causing a road traffic collision. The events occurred at kilometre point 27,000 of the A-4 highway (Autovía del Sur), a section belonging to the municipality and judicial district of Valdemoro (Madrid), when the …
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We have looked previously at how to prepare our vehicles for the rain, now it’s time to look at what we need to do to drive safely when it’s raining. Firstly, defog the windows. In the rain, the car windows tend to fog up due to the humidity and the difference in temperature between the …
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