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Driving in Spain:

Please note the following details are extracted from and are Courtesy and Copyright of European Driving Regulations. An excellent site that is worth visiting if you require more detailed information

SPECIAL NOTES

Drive on the right, overtake on the left.
Driving licence should be carried at all times.
Use dipped headlights in reduced visibility and tunnels.
Spectacle wearers should carry a spare pair in case of loss or damage.
In urban areas horns should only be used in an emergency.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Reflective vest, for use on motorways
GB sticker
Headlamp convertors
2 Warning Triangles (one to front, one to rear)
Spare Bulb Kit
Spare fan belt
Spare Wheel
Tools, to change above

SIGN TRANSLATIONS

Ceda el Paso
Todas direcciones
Autopista
Cuidado
Despacio
Obras
Desvío
Carratera cerrada
Prohibido el paso
Sentido único
Peligro
Mantenga su izquierda
Mantenga su derecha
Prioridad a la izquierda
Prioridad a la derecha
Enciendense sus luces
Salida

Give Way
All directions
Motorway
Take Care
Slow
Roadworks
Diversion
Road closed
No entry
One way street
Danger
Keep Left
Keep Right
Priority to the Left
Priority to the Right
Switch on lights
Motorway exit

SPEED LIMITS

Solo

Residential areas
Built-up areas
Roads outside towns
Major roads outside towns
Motorways

20 kph (12 mph)
50 kph (31 mph)
90 kph (56 mph)
100 kph (62 mph)
120 kph (74 mph)

With Trailer

Residential areas
Built-up areas
Roads outside towns
Major roads outside towns
Motorways

20 kph (12 mph)
50 kph (31 mph)
70 kph (44 mph)
80 kph (50 mph)
80 kph (50 mph)

SEAT BELTS

Front: Compulsory
Rear: Compulsory if fitted
Children under 12 years not allowed in front unless in an approved seat or harness.