How many beers are too many? Spain’s DGT has finally given a straight answer Credit: Nazar Skladanyi, Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), has confirmed what many of us have wondered since the new rules were introduced— how many beers can you drink before you’re legally too drunk to drive? The short answer is: “Not as …
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REVEALED – The worst areas in Spain for public health services
According to an annual report, the Balearics Islands and the Valencian Community have the poorest public health services. The Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Health, FADSP, has come to some conclusions. Based on the most recent available data, they have graded the public health services in Spain’s regional areas. MORE HEALTH NEWS: The FADSP admits there are …
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Spanish road safety is now being monitored by new generation speed cameras such as these, which monitor both directions. Credit : Rafa Jodar Shutterstock It’s time to say goodbye to the days when you could spot speed cameras from a distance and hit the brakes in just the right moment. The DGT (Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic) has started rolling …
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