Speed Cameras and General Road Safety laws.

[Belladonna]

Well done! Just managed to track them down on facebook too. Very useful.

 

[El Gordo]

It's clearer because it came from an "Expat" website i found while surfin the net .

Hola Sparky

Do you have a link to this site that you can publish?

I wondered if the line "but in many towns, the speed limit is being reduced from 30kph to 20kph." is correct?

Most towns have a 50kph limit, so I would have thought the quote would make more sense as

"but in many towns, the speed limit is being reduced by 20kph to 30kph"

20kph is extremely slow!! In the UK, we have 20mph limits in side streets and around schools etc. which is about 30kph.

Can we get some clarification on this?

 

[pollensa]

I have just done a search on this & whilst I can't find any specific examples (and this does cover the whole of Spain), what Sparky has posted above is repeated on several sites. I have also read that the speed limit is 20 kph in 'residential areas' and somewhere else in 'pedestrian' areas!

See the info sheet from the AA http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/spain.pdf

The authoritative site is Dirección General de Tráfico & not surprisingly in Spanish! The new law is mentioned here Desde el 9 de mayo entra en vigor la reforma de la Ley de Tráfico y Seguridad Vial.

I can't see where it lists Speed Limits but if anyone does know, please post here. Thanks!

 

[El Gordo]

Thanks Pollensa for the links.

The AA advice is very illuminating.

We will all have to be very careful and obey the limits.

I wonder if they will apply these limits to cyclists who I can envisage will be overtaking slow vehicles "on mass"

 

[Sparky]

Hola Sparky

Do you have a link to this site that you can publish?

Sorry i can't post a link as it's a commercial website, but you can Google it on Legal4Spain.com

 

[El Gordo]

Sorry i can't post a link as it's a commercial website, but you can Google it on Legal4Spain.com

Some further advice from the same site:

Some Legal Advice for drivers in Spain
May 23rd, 2014
In light of the recently updated traffic laws in Spain, we have obtained from the Guardia Civil an up to date list of the points they are routinely required to check in Spain, when stopping a driver in a ‘control’ (check point), or in the event of a traffic offence.
1. A ‘Carnet de Conducir’ (driving licence) which is valid for Spain, permitting the driver to drive the vehicle in question. This must be the original document or a copy certified by an official Spanish body- eg. the ‘Ayuntamiento’ (Town Hall) or ‘Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico’ (Provincial Traffic Headquarters).
2. A ‘Documento de Identidad’ (ID document eg. Passport). This is required to verify the identity of the driver and validate the driving licence in cases where the driving licence does not include a photo.
3. The ‘Permiso de Circulación’ (vehicle registration document, showing the vehicle description and registration number; and owner’s name and address). This should be the original document (or certified copy, as point 1. above).
4. The ‘Ficha Técnica’ (the statement of technical specification, which also contains the record (and should have the up to date stamp) of ITV (periodic vehicle inspection) for vehicles requiring an ITV. This should be the original document (or certified copy, as point 1. above).
5. The ITV (periodic vehicle inspection) sticker. The ‘Ficha Técnica’ contains the written record of the inspection history, but it is also a legal requirement (for a vehicle for which an ITV is necessary) to have the ITV sticker clearly displayed.
6. The most recent receipt for the local Town Hall car tax. Although this is not on the official list of requirements, it is recommended to keep it with the paperwork, to be able to demonstrate compliance with all national and local requirements.
7. The original current certificate of car insurance (or certified copy, as point 1. above); and proof of payment of the annual premium.
8. Two warning triangles and a spare set of bulbs.
9. Two reflective safety jackets (kept inside the car- accessible without leaving the car).
10. A spare set of glasses if the driver wears glasses for driving.
The above is a current, general guide to the basic requirements, rather than an exhaustive list. In the case of non- standard passenger vehicles; or any case-specific individual circumstances, there could be additional requirements. Guardia Civil ‘Cuarteles’ (garrisons, attended by officers for contact with members of the public) are located all over Spain. If in any doubt, attend in person and request guidance.
Non-compliance with these simple and basic rules can lead to fines or penalty points.


How many of us who hire cars have a SPARE set of glasses, bulbs, two yellow jackets etc. Maybe worthwhile asking at the Hire desk before you pick up your car!!