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Sleeping in your vehicle is not recommended. The rule that could save you – or cost you €600

Sleep in your car ? The rule that could save you – or cost you €600

What about a power nap while driving? In Spain it’s legal if you’re properly parked and everything stays inside the vehicle — but turn it into “camping” and local fines of €60–€600 can follow. Credit: LightField Studios and Shutterstock The red-eye, heavy eyelids and the lack of a hotel are all signs that you’re on your way. All of us …

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New ‘2+1′ Road sign: One slip costs €200 and 4 points

New ‘2+1’ Road sign: One slip costs €200 and 4 points

New 2+1 road sign in Spain (S-1c) — three lanes with an alternating centre lane for overtaking. Misuse can mean a €200 fine and 4 points. Credit : Screenshot taken from the website revista.dgt.es Spain’s road network is getting a quiet upgrade this summer – and one new road sign is already catching drivers out. It’s the S-1c ‘Carretera 2+1′ …

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Fuengirola’s new drone-technological lifeguards

Fuengirola’s advanced drone-tech lifeguards

Ana Mula visited one of the drone teams. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola’s Lifeguard Service has already demonstrated its superiority with the latest drone surveillance technology, which is among the most advanced in Spain. In its eighth year of operation, this technology has been proven to be vital in accident prevention, water rescues and has made Fuengirola an example on …

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