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Can I Use A Spanish Plated Vehicle In The Uk?

You can usually use/drive/keep a vehicle with foreign number plates without registering or taxing it in the UK if all of the following apply: you’re visiting and don’t plan to live here (so not registered as resident in the UK!) the vehicle

How To Renew A Spanish Driving Licence?

Full information on the DGT website below. Includes information in various languages by clicking on the flag of your language. Includes the relevant form. All renewals, irrespective of age, involve a medical. For those that cannot use the system

Vehicle Without Valid Itv Or Mot – Insurance Void?

No, it´s not as simple as that. The owner of a vehicle is liable for both insuring the vehicle and making sure it has valid MOT / ITV. Vehicle insurance and the responsibilities of an insurer once a policy has been contracted for a vehicle, are

Can I Use Blue Badge From My Own Country In Spain?

Note the latest update on the blue link “UK nationals and blue badge” Update April 20 2021 April 20. Reminder to visitors to Spain and blue badge parking. There is still no response to the negotiations. Negotiations are taking place about t

Going Abroad In Europe? The Road Safety App

Thank you to the European Commission for this Safety App.   Going abroad?  

Do I Know My Passenger Rights In The Eu?

For information on your travellers rights: Travellers with reduced mobility Rail passenger rights Air passenger rights Bus and coach passenger rights Ship passenger rights EU Link

How Can I Check If There Are Any Outstanding Fines In My Name?

With or without a digital certificate installed on your computer, you can consult the official TESTRA noticeboard for any fines against your name, your NIE or your vehicle licence plate.   LINK TO TESTRA   Info from DGT Trafico about n

Problems And Solutions Dgt/traffic Department

For those who can read Spanish or wish to translate, some solutions to: Renew your expired Spanish licence. Selling a vehicle of  a deceased person. Sold my vehicle but still receiving fines. Sold the vehicle but purchaser has not transferred t

Your Dutch Mot In Spain – Apk Test Stations In Spanje

Als je resident in Nederland bent, maar in Spanje op het moment dat de APK van je auto verloopt en het is niet mogelijk tijdig terug te keren naar Nederland om te auto te laten keuren, dan kan je dit in Spanje bij een aantal test stations laten

Guardia Road Check – Possible Fines If Not All Paperwork In Order

Driving licence – not being able to present it warrants a fine of 10 euros. Presenting it, but with an expired address – a fine of 80 euros. Driving with an expired driving licence – 200 euros. Driving with a foreign driving li

FAQ Library

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