In Spain the legal limit for alcohol and drug consumption while driving is zero. For young drivers, the legal limit is zero. Professional drivers such as those who operate school buses face even stricter regulations, and upcoming legislation may lower the threshold for everyone. Here you can find out more details about it: Alcohol, Drugs, Driving in Spain – Zero …
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School Safety and Road Safety
High-risk zones include school zones. Speed limits are often reduced to 20–30 km/h, and Local Police frequently manage traffic at start and end times — their instructions take precedence over all signs. Road Safety Near Schools is a topic that you can read about in more detail here. For more information, please visit N332.es, Driving in Spain If you are …
Read More »Tractors: How to Deal with Them
Tractors and other agricultural vehicles are more prevalent on Spanish roads during spring and summer. They travel slowly and require extra caution from drivers. It is important to understand their road positioning, restrictions on speed, and license requirements. On rural and urban roads, motorists should keep a safe distance and only overtake if it is safe. Respect and patience are …
Read More »Alcohol kills on the road
In Spain, driving under the influence of alcohol is a major issue for road safety. It contributes to hundreds of fatalities and serious injuries each year. Alcohol impairs driving skills such as coordination, attention and vision. It also affects decision-making. The effects are intensified by factors like the amount of alcohol consumed, personal characteristics and combinations with other substances. Alcohol …
Read More »Staying safe on a scooter – CSN News
Officially classed as “Personal Mobility Vehicles” (Vehículos de Movilidad Personal or VMP), the most… You may only use RSS to read website content for personal purposes. The content must not be copied or used by commercial entities without written permission from the publisher. Websites, newspapers, radio stations and similar entities are included, but not limited to. You can view the …
Read More »Warning for drivers in Spain’s Andalucia after flashy new speed cameras arrive – here’s how to spot them – CSN News
The new radar traps are being installed along Andalucian highways to catch motorists who violate speed limits, the primary cause of accidents. In six regions, the trailer radars and radar cars are temporarily located in temporary locations. They are easily disassembled, and they can be deployed at any time. This means that the radars will change location frequently, making it …
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