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Spain is awash with rain. Why driving in the wet could land you a €200 fine – even if you’re careful.
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DGT cracksdown on driving in bad weather. A rainy day behind the wheel could leave you drenched… in fines. No, we are not only talking about those who speed or use their mobile phones. You could be in trouble for your dirty windscreens, dirty windows or puddle splashes.
With rain hammering down across Spain, traffic cops are on the lookout – not for the usual suspects, but for lesser-known driving slip-ups that could still land you with a hefty fine. What happens when it pours down in Spain? You should be aware of the following before you embark on your next soaking wet trip or school run.
Dirty windows = €80 fine
If your windscreen is smeared, streaked, or fogged up to the point it affects your view of the road, the DGT can hit you with an €80 fine. The DGT can also fine you for worn out wipers. It won’t affect your licence, but you’ll be paying a lot of money for a mistake that can easily be avoided. The Basics of Using maintenance.
Splash or dash? Not so fast comedian…
Think Is it funny to fly over a puddle, soaking a pedestrian who is unaware? The law does not take kindly to this.
Article 46 of the General Traffic Regulations states that drivers are required to reduce their speed when there is a danger of splashing gravel or water onto other road users. Fail to show restraint and you could be fined up to €200.
Although it may sound dramatic, the rule is still valid. Is there anyone to protect? pedestrians from unnecessary hazards – and soggy socks.
Fog lights ready, defusers on
It’s not only your umbrella you need to prepare for a downpour. DGT recommends turning on your car’s lights immediately when it starts to rain. It starts to rain. When visibility begins to deteriorate, it is time to turn on the fog lights.
Inside the car, steamed-up windows can be a nightmare – especially for smokers, whose cars are more prone to fogged-up windscreens. The inside of the glass should be cleaned regularly to remove grease and grime. Which contributes? Condensation is a form of condensation.
What’s the bottom line for you?
Stay clean, dry and fine-free. Rainy days mean more than slippery roads – they come with surprise rules that many drivers forget. You can’t just ignore the rules.
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