Seat-belts must be worn at all times in Spain, including in the back, if fitted. Using mobile phones, when driving, is also prohibited by law.
You must, by law, carry 2 warning triangles, a fluorescent jacket and a set of spare bulbs, when driving in Spain.
You must, by law, carry 2 warning triangles, a fluorescent jacket and a set of spare bulbs, when driving in Spain.
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You should keep your original driving licence with you when you are driving your car in Spain as well as the original ownership documents and ITV certificate. We recommend that you also keep a copy of the insurance policy and insurance premium receipt. The law has recently changed, the Guardia Civil and local Police now use the "FIVA" Insured Vehicle Computer Database to check if your vehicle is insured. This means that, you no longer need your original insurance documents in the car.
We would also recommend that you take copies to keep at home but ensure the originals are in the car whilst using it. You must wear seat belts in the front of the car at all times. Where fitted then seat-belts must be worn in the back seats as well.
It is also a legal requirement to carry two warning triangles in the vehicle in case you breakdown as well as a fluorescent jacket, which must be reachable from inside of the vehicle. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats.
It is mandatory to keep the following equipment in your vehicle; Set of light bulbs and the tools necessary to replace them. Two warning triangles, officially approved by the Internal Ministry (Ministerio de Interior), spare tyre and tools necessary to replace it. a fluorescent jacket which you must be able to put on before leaving the car in the event of breakdown.
It is generally accepted that, where there is no clear indication of right of way at a junction, then traffic coming from your right has priority. This will not be the case where there are road markings or signs to indicate otherwise.
All EU driving licenses are recognised. If you are European Union citizen then you may drive in Spain using your existing license. Crash Helmets are now compulsory on all bikes, including mopeds and scooters in Spain, at all times.
We would also recommend that you take copies to keep at home but ensure the originals are in the car whilst using it. You must wear seat belts in the front of the car at all times. Where fitted then seat-belts must be worn in the back seats as well.
It is also a legal requirement to carry two warning triangles in the vehicle in case you breakdown as well as a fluorescent jacket, which must be reachable from inside of the vehicle. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats.
It is mandatory to keep the following equipment in your vehicle; Set of light bulbs and the tools necessary to replace them. Two warning triangles, officially approved by the Internal Ministry (Ministerio de Interior), spare tyre and tools necessary to replace it. a fluorescent jacket which you must be able to put on before leaving the car in the event of breakdown.
It is generally accepted that, where there is no clear indication of right of way at a junction, then traffic coming from your right has priority. This will not be the case where there are road markings or signs to indicate otherwise.
All EU driving licenses are recognised. If you are European Union citizen then you may drive in Spain using your existing license. Crash Helmets are now compulsory on all bikes, including mopeds and scooters in Spain, at all times.
