Spain Driving Tips

As with most countries, you’ll encounter roads of varying quality in Spain. Generally speaking, Spain’s major connecting roads are of a high standard and have benefited greatly from EU funding. Speed limits depend on road types.

Road Safety in Spain:

1. In Spain it is customary to drive on the right hand side and to overtake on the left
2. The use of mobile phones (other than hands-free) while driving is banned in Spain.
3. It is compulsory for all passengers to wear seatbelts
4. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to sit in the front seats unless they are 150cm (4ft 9 ins) in height.
5. When using screen based navigation systems, (GPS etc), you must pull-in to the side of the road.
6. Do not drink and drive. Current penalties include losing your license on the spot.

Check that the following has been included in your vehicle:

Under EU legislation, your car should be equipped with the following

1. Two EU approved red warning triangles
2. Approved reflective jackets. In the case of a breakdown, all outside of the car must wear these at any time, day or night.
3. A set of spare lamps/bulbs for your car should also be supplied as well as the tools needed to change them.

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