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Benalmadena local police launch campaign for seatbelt use – €200 fine for those who flout law

Benalmadena local police launch campaign for seatbelt use – €200 fine for those who flout law

Benalmadena Local Police Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benalmadena. Benalmadena’s residents should be cautious about road safety. A special police campaign, which runs until 15 March, is focusing on seatbelt use and child restraints. Officers are collaborating closely with Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) to enforce these vital measures across the municipality. Increased controls on everyday travel During this week-long operation, …

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Finding the lowest-priced petrol stations in Spain during Iran’s conflict

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Fuel prices continue to rise daily, and drivers in Spain are feeling it. The cost of fuel is rising everywhere due to the impact of the Iran war, especially the attacks across the Strait of Hormuz. GeoPortal, one of the government’s most visited websites, is a great tool to use. The threat of oil tankers and blockades along the Strait …

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Electric car drivers in Spain lose key privilege: New rule could mean €200 fine

Electric car drivers in Spain lose key privilege: New rule could mean €200 fine

Under new traffic rules, cars that have the CERO emissions tag in Spain will lose one of their privileges. Credit : autofacil Spain’s drivers of electric and zero emission vehicles may have a rude awakening the next time they take to the highway. The BOE’s Official State Gazette published a recent update to the regulations that removes the long-standing benefit …

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