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Tyres And Their Contamination Factor

Since 2012 there has been a qualification in place for tires, ranging from A to G. A for least rolling resistance, so least contaminating, and G for highest rolling resistance, most contaminating. Contamination related to fuel consumption. In 20

Do Traffic Fines Prescribe?

To answer that question correctly, we must differentiate between the notification of a traffic offence, and the actual demand for payment of the sanction issued as a result of that offence. The notification of a traffic offence must be sent with

Cross Border Road Safety - Data Exchange Vehicles / Drivers

Since May 2017 a cross border safety regulation is in place, that obliges the traffic organisations in the EU countries to provide information re traffic offences committed by foreign plated vehicles in another EU country. So a speeding ticket f

Uk-using Foreign Number Plates For Longer Than Six Months

Information from the UK Government site. Using Foreign Number Plates for Longer Than 6 Months

Northern Ireland Irish Driving Licence Paper Counterpart

Full information from the Irish government site below as not the same rules as the other parts of the UK. Keeping Driving Licence up to date.

Driving A Company Car Abroad

Information provided by your Europe. Company Cars

Eco Sticker Vehicles - Distintivo Ambiental

December 8. 2022. For those seeking more information: “Environmental badge The environmental badge is a way of classifying vehicles based on their energy efficiency, taking into account their environmental impact. The purpose of classifying ve

Road Sign Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

App designed for expats in Spain to familiarise yourself with the roadsigns used in Spain. Useful and entertaining! App is called ´Spanglish´. For Android phones link HERE and for iOS phones link HERE

Foreign Flagged/registered Boats & Yachts & Skipper´s Licence – Faqs

Residents need to formally import their boats and pay Impuesto Especial sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte, known as Impuesto de Matriculación if their vessel meets the requisites.. The tax amounts to 12% of the value of the vessel. Year

Permitted Levels And Fines Alcohol And Driving

The authorities in Spain state zero tolerance of alcohol or drugs in the blood. Information in Spanish with Chart