With the cold weather in Spain often comes foggy days, rain and snowfall in the mountainous areas, all reducing visibility while driving, but did you know that you can actually be fined for using your lights incorrectly?
More and more cities around Europe are introducing low-emission zones, mostly administered by a sticker in your vehicle windscreen – but what if you're travelling between different countries? Here's a look at the rules around Europe, and which countries will accept a foreign vehicle sticker.
The 'psicotécnico' is a medical exam in Spain that tests both your physical and mental abilities to assess whether you can safely carry out certain tasks, such as driving a car. Find out when you might need to get one.
The British Embassy in Madrid has updated Brits in Spain on the latest UK driving licence negotiations, urging them to get a medical certificate in advance of an agreement.
Aside from the price of the actual vehicle, what other costs do people thinking of buying a car in Spain have to consider before deciding whether it’s worth the expense?
With the introduction of Spain's new 'low-emission zones' in towns and cities this year, many foreigners and tourists might be wondering if they need a Spanish emissions sticker to drive their foreign-registered car on the roads here.
New low-emission zones, the redesign of road signs and the situation for those with UK driving licences – 2023 will see many changes on the roads in Spain.
In 2023, drivers in most towns and cities across Spain will only be able to access, drive and park in certain areas if their vehicles meet the new low emission standards. Here's what you need to know and whether your car is likely to be affected.
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced that it will no longer offer drivers its state subsidy of 20 euro cents for every litre of fuel in 2023, with only a few exceptions.
Spain's DGT traffic authority has suggested introducing traffic lanes exclusively for motorcycles in the Catalan city of Barcelona. If it's successful, it could be a catalyst for them to be rolled out across the country.
Rainy or stormy weather involves even more cautious driving than usual, but there are certain driving mishaps in wet weather than can result in stiff fines and the loss of points for drivers in Spain.
The UK Ambassador to Spain has confirmed that “two outstanding issues” delaying negotiations have now been resolved, although he didn't confirm how many “weeks” it will be before in-limbo UK licence holders can exchange and get back on the road.
A lack of examiners means that more than 306,000 learner drivers who have passed their theory exams in Spain are waiting for months to sit their practical tests.
The UK Embassy in Spain on Friday laid out some useful information but gave no estimated date for the long-awaited deal on the exchange of UK driving licences. However, Ambassador Hugh Elliott said the hold-up could be solved “in the coming weeks”.
The UK Ambassador to Spain has given an update on the driving licence debacle, with nothing new to genuinely give hope to the thousands of in-limbo drivers whose increasing frustration has led one group to try and take matters into their own hands.
Getting your driving licence in Spain is challenging enough as it is, let alone if you’re a foreigner who isn’t fluent in Spanish. To help you pass, we’ve put together the questions that most people got wrong in their theory test in Spain in 2022.
Forget waiting weeks for appointments and standing in queues at your local DGT office - here are 23 official matters you can do online if you have a Spanish driving licence.
Certain countries around Europe have stricter policies than others regarding drinking and driving and harsher punishments for those caught exceeding legal limits. Here's what you need to know.
The Spanish government has begun to study how it will introduce tolls on all of the country’s motorways, but given the opposition these plans have faced in the current climate of spiralling costs, they may have to reconsider.
Spain’s traffic authority is considering changing the country's unique traffic lights given that many drivers don’t understand or respect the orange light (static and flashing), resulting in a high number of pedestrian deaths and hospitalisations.
Although the cost of filling up in Spain has been falling in recent weeks, petrol and diesel prices in August make it the most expensive on record despite government discounts softening the blow.
