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On The Road

Roof Racks And Bicycle Carriers

For information on the rules pertaining to roof racks and bike carriers, please consult THIS INFO DOC from the library, On the Road Section.

Is There A Maximum Age Limit For Driving In Spain?

No there is not a maximum age limit for holding a licence. Permits wit categories B, A! and A2 should be renewed every ten years. On reaching 65 years of age, the licence should be renewed every five years. Those with illness that may affect dri

Is There A Table Of Speed Limits And Sanctions?

SANCTIONS FOR EXCESS OF SPEED TABLE OF SANCTIONS

Resident Spain-can I Renew My Eu Driving Licence Back Home?

Many have done so by using a UK or other EU country address. The licence may be renewed but when you eventually have to renew in Spain, the DGT will be made aware of the fact just by checking residency and renewal date abroad. They will have the

Can My Child Be In A Taxi Without Special Seat/booster?

ONLY if the taxi-ride takes place within city limits, NOT if the taxi needs to drive from one town to another using conventional highway, NOR on the autovía or autopista. For all children under 1,35 goes that they should be using the backseat

Scrap Yards Authorised By Dgt/trafico

Click HERE For a list of authorised centres. Authorised scrap yards   When you use these listed centres for scrapping your car, you can be sure they will take care of the necessary paperwork to get the car deregistered (baja definitiva) or

Authorisation Form Dgt/trafico

You can authorise another person to arrange for certain ´tramites´/administrative procedures in your name. First matriculation, transfer of ownership, temporary ´baja´, renew driving licence etc.  or to present or collect documents. Link to

Traffic Info Dgt Website

Website with up to date road info, blockages, road works etc. Available in English HERE    

Theory Exam For Driving Licence - In English, German Or French?

Yes, you can take the theory exam in all the Spanish languages, English, German and French. See THIS LINK. But the practical exam still only possible in Spanish though.

Unmarked Police Cars - How To Identify Them?

To be certain that an unmarked vehicle indicates you to stop when you are driving your car is genuine and you are not the target of thugs impersonating police officers, a couple of tips. – Key point in identifying a Guardia Civil Trafico c