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Itv Test Intervals – When To Take Your Vehicle

All info on this official website. Click the icon that corresponds with your type of vehicle to bring up the obligatory testing intervals. ITV test period will depend on the “Clasificacion del vehiculo” (C.L.)code on the Ficha Techni

Amaxofobia - What Is It And How To Overcome It?

Amaxofobia is the fear of driving after having gone through a traumatic experience, like a traffic accident. It is more common than you might realise. Foundation CEA (Fundación Comisariado Europeo del Automóvil), in collaboration with and with

Witness A Traffic Accident - What To Do?

Golden rule, as published by the DGT/Trafico: PAS, that stands for Proteger, Avisar y Socorrer / Protect, Inform, Offer Assistance Animated infographics explaining further to be found when clicking THIS LINK.

Application For An International Driving Permit

Update July 2019, several Trafico offices now offer ´Servicio Online´ where you can apply for the international licence online, with a digital certificate or Cl@ve, and pick up the licence from the Trafico office, without need for a prior appo

Bicycles - Am I Allowed To Carry Them In Boot Of Car?

Not if you leave them loose – you have to prevent them from moving in case of an accident, for example with luggage straps attached to the metal rings in the floor of the boot.  

Driving Licence Categories Uk - Compare Old And New

To compare categories on old and new driving licences, please read through the info provided by the UK government HERE.   Info from DGT Tráfico on categories Spanish driving permits. HERE

Motorhomes And Campervans - Where To Find Info On Legislation?

Please go to the relevant info doc in our Library, On the Road section. Or click THIS LINK for direct access.

Aa Campaign, To Help Emergency Services When You Have Been In An Accident

Aa stands for Avisar a (notify) and if you programme the name and contact details of the person you want informed in case you are involved in a serious (traffic) accident in your mobile phone, the personnel from the emergency services can access

Uvat – Unit For Victims Of Traffic Accidents, What And Where?

Each provincial Traffic Office ´Jefatura de Trafico´ has a unit offering assistance to victims of traffic accidents. Info from the DGT website. Further info about what to do when you’ve been in a traffic accident, incl. information about

Which Car Seats To Use For Children – Info By Dgt/trafico

Info from DGT/Trafico. A guide (guia) with pics and the height/weight groups for homologated child seats explained, later on related to approximate ages as well. page 10 onwards Note: Travelling with children and car seats Infant Seats