Double parking is generally not allowed in Spain, but it’s not uncommon to see in certain places. If you live in a big city, you may see it being done in busy areas such as the school gates at drop-off time, but is it permitted?
Owning a car can be expensive, not only do you have to pay for insurance, road tax, repairs and fuel, if you live in a city, you also typically have to pay for somewhere to keep it too.
Carpooling or car-sharing apps can be a great option for those in Spain who don’t own a car or can't afford expensive travel. Here are eight of the best companies to choose from and how each one works.
The UK Embassy in Madrid has reminded UK driving licence holders living in Spain since before March 16th 2023 to exchange their permits for Spanish ones or they won’t be able to drive in Spain after September 16th.
Travel is getting more and more expensive these days. As well as having to pay for an increase in flights and hotel prices, those who drive also need to consider the cost of airport parking.
Spain's Directorate of Traffic (DGT) collected over €500 million in fines in 2022, the most ever. Here are the regions that dished out the most and what they were for.
At the end of 2022, Spain's Ministry of Transport and the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) revealed a new raft of road signs and redesigns, many of which will into effect in June 2023. Here's what you need to know.
If you are driving to London from Europe with a foreign registered car you will need to know about the city's low emission zone and how to avoid being hit with a hefty fine, as some of our readers have been.
After 10 long months, the wait is over for UK driving licence holders residing in Spain as you are now able to exchange your permit for a Spanish one. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to go about it.
Operación Salida is Spain's big Easter exodus when people flee the cities and drive to the countryside or the coast for their holidays. Here's what you need to know if you want to avoid traffic jams and other problems on the road.
A total 42 percent of fatal road accidents in Spain are due to vehicles veering off the road, something the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) believes is caused by drivers falling asleep at the wheel.
Like in many countries, insuring new drivers can be expensive in Spain and some companies even refuse to take the risk on younger people behind the wheel. Here are the different types of cover and companies that insure young drivers in Spain.
The Basque Country, Catalonia and Valencia receive the lion's share of government subsidies for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and the installation of charging points.
After 10 months of not being able to drive on Spanish roads, the wait is over for UK licence holders residing in Spain. The Interior Ministry has confirmed they will be able to exchange their licences and drive from Thursday March 16th.
If you're driving, it's always better to not drink alcohol beforehand. But if you are going to, here's how many beers, glasses of wine and other alcoholic beverages it takes to fail a breathalyser test in Spain.
Spain’s general director of traffic Pere Navarro has announced changes in 2023 for older drivers above the age of 65. Find out how they will affect you.
The EU Commission on Wednesday presented proposals for new EU driving licence rules which could make it easier for people from non-EU countries to swap their licences.
Here are the requirements and steps to follow to get €7,000 in Spanish government aid to buy a new electric or hybrid car when trading in your old vehicle in 2023.
If you are driving to London from Spain in a Spanish registered car you will need to know about the city's low emission zones and how to avoid being hit with a hefty fine, as some of our readers have been.
The UK Embassy's latest message that “within the next few weeks” Spain’s Council of Minister will approve the driving licence exchange deal has desperate drivers feeling like it’s Groundhog Day, but will this truly be the final legal step in bureaucracy-heavy Spain?
Throughout 2023 low emissions zones are being rolled out in municipalities across Spain, which limit the types of cars that can drive in city centres. Some cars are too old to meet the new standards for these zones, but there is a trick to get around these new restrictions.
