Warning for drivers in Spain as summer heat between 2pm and 4pm ‘raises crash risk by 20%’
DRIVERS in Spain have been warned over the dangers of peak summer heat between 2pm and 4pm. Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT, have said that
Spain’s DGT insists the V-16 traffic will ‘save lives’ ahead of summer season after sales ‘stagnate’Â
SALES of Spain’s controversial V-16 emergency beacon have reportedly stalled because of growing confusion and supposed misinformation about the new traffic device. The warning light
Warning for drivers as Spain launches massive May Day bank holiday crackdown on Costa del Sol roads and across Andalucia
DRIVERS in Andalucia are being warned of a police crackdown during the May Day bank holiday weekend. Fixed and mobile speed cameras will be in
Warning for drivers as dirty cars can land a fine of €200 – with more Saharan ‘blood rain’ forecast to hit Andalucia
DRIVERS in Spain could be hit with fines of up to €200 simply for failing to keep their cars clean, according to the national traffic
Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?
FIVE more V16 emergency warning beacons have been removed from Spain’s official approval list following a new update from the DGT traffic body. Nine devices
Watch out for ‘zombie pedestrians’: Spain’s traffic authority warns drivers in new Easter holiday crackdown
SPAIN’s traffic authority, DGT, has issued a warning about the dangers of ‘zombie pedestrians’ – people distracted by their phones while crossing the road. According
Motorists beware: Spain steps up ITV inspections as average car is now 14.5 years old
EXPATS and tourists driving in Spain are being warned to check their vehicles and paperwork carefully as authorities set up ITV inspections amid concerns over
Drivers will have ‘reasonable period’ to get now-mandatory V-16 light – as new stats show Spain registers over a thousand traffic deaths each year
DRIVERS in Spain still have time to equip their vehicles with the new mandatory emergency lights, the Minister of the Interior has said. Fernando Grande-Marlaska
Driving in Spain? New rules come into force TODAY – including mandatory V16 warning light
NEW Year’s Day isn’t just about grapes, fireworks or nursing sore heads from the night before. For the tens of millions of motorists who drive
Drivers in Spain will soon need the new V16 light in their car – but can they really explode?
DRIVERS in Spain will be required to equip their vehicles with new emergency beacons in 2026 – but viral posts on X have sparked concern,
Police in Spain issue fraud warning: Scammers use ‘fake QR codes’ from DGT to ‘swindle thousands in bogus fines’
FRAUDULENT speeding tickets displaying the city’s coat of arms have been found by local Malaga police. The fines reportedly lack basic information, such as the
Buying a second hand car in Spain? Don’t ignore this advice from the Guardia Civil
THE Guardia Civil has issued advice for people looking to buy a second hand car in Spain. Due to the second hand market skyrocketing in
Jam tomorrow: Spain’s traffic authority forecasts 3.1 million car journeys as August holidays begin
A WHOPPING 3.1 million car journeys are expected to be made between 3pm on Wednesday July 31, and midnight on Thursday August 1, as millions
Spain to ramp up safety measures on the roads after minister signals ‘alarming’ rise in deaths due to accidents
SPAIN’S Interior MInister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has announced a battery of measures aimed at reducing what he described as an ‘alarming’ rise in road deaths. The
Warning for drivers in Spain: Make sure you have these documents in your car to avoid fines of up to €500
SPAIN’S traffic authority has warned of fines of up to €500 for drivers who fail to carry vital documents in their car. In a press
What are the new red lines being painted on roads across Spain? Follow this rule to avoid a €600 fine
RED lines are being painted on deadly roads in Andalucia in a bid to stop people from overtaking and causing fatal accidents. Spain’s traffic authority,
Farmer strikes in Spain: Chaos to continue today with tractors blocking roads and ports from Malaga to Barcelona and Valencia
FARMERS are continuing to cause chaos across Spain today as they enter a second day of strikes and protests. Fed-up agricultural workers plan to ‘collapse’
Police explain how cyclists in groups have priority over drivers at roundabouts in Spain
SPAIN’S Civil Guard has published a graphic on X (formerly Twitter) in a bid to clarify the rules of roundabouts when they are being crossed
Police in Spain ramp up spot checks to catch drink and drug drivers during the Christmas period – after 18 road deaths over the recent ‘puente’ holiday
SPAIN’S DGT traffic authority is ramping up spot checks in a bid to nab drink and drug drivers during the Christmas period. The plan, which
WATCH: Driver in Spain is caught on camera eating his dinner with a spoon while travelling at 130km/hr – while another is caught brushing their teeth
THIS is the moment a driver in Spain was caught on camera eating his dinner while travelling at 130km/hr. The shocking footage shared by the
Deadliest road in Malaga province is revealed: Figures show a surge in fatal car crashes this summer with at least a DOZEN lives lost
A TOTAL of 12 people have lost their lives on the road in Malaga province this summer, the deadliest figures in the last 10 years,
August Holiday Exodus: Spain’s Malaga Road Conflict Points Revealed
AS the August holiday exodus gets underway, the roads of Malaga are bracing for heavy traffic and potential bottlenecks. The National Traffic Authority in Spain
Revving up for Summer: Spain’s traffic authorities activate first Special Summer Traffic Operation
SPANISH traffic authorities, DGT, have activated the 1st Summer Special Traffic Operation 2023. From today, Friday June 30 until Sunday July 2, coinciding with the
Top speed camara in Malaga dishes out 130 fines per day
A SPEED camera in Malaga generates the highest number of fines in Andalucia, and fourth highest in Spain, according to the latest report from European
Pedestrians can face huge fines for distracted walking in Spain
PEDESTRIANS in Spain who walk distracted may face consequences. According to Spanish lawmakers, pedestrians who fail to pay attention while crossing a roadway and break
Look mum, no hands! Moped rider fined €600 after recording TikTok dancing while on the road
THE CATALAN REGIONAL police, the Mossos d’Esquadra, have slapped a moped rider with a €600 fine and docked her six points off her driving licence,