Advice for
Travelling by Car
If you travel through Spain by car, you
must keep in mind the road safety laws in this country that
you must obey.
Before starting a trip through Spain in
your own vehicle, you should seek traffic information on the
road that you plan to use, the area weather forecast, as well
as alternative routes in the event of heavy traffic.
The Traffic Information Centre has a telephone number (900 12
35 05) that you can ring to request all of this information.
Drivers from countries outside of the European Union and Switzerland
must remember to be in possession of the Green Card, which is
insurance that covers expenses in the event of an accident.
It is best to plan the trip beforehand, taking into account
the days and times of heaviest traffic on the roads.
In Spain, the speed limit on motorways is 120 kilometres per
hour, while in towns and cities it is 50 kph. Tourists must
also know that all drivers are required to submit to any alcohol
or drug controls, or face legal sanctions.
Also, protective helmets are required when driving motorcycles
or mopeds.
The use of headphone or mobile phones when driving is strictly
prohibited, and the use of seatbelts is obligatory both in the
city and on motorways.
It is best to avoid excessive baggage. However, when you are
carrying a lot, you should use the car's luggage rack to better
distribute it.
Each car may transport one passenger for each seat in the vehicle.
Remember that children under the age of 12 may not travel in
the front seats of the vehicle.
Roadside assistance
Roadside assistance service throughout
the country
Normally, vehicle insurance includes a roadside assistance service.
If yours does not have this, you can call a tow-truck to take
your vehicle to the nearest garage or mechanic.
Before taking to the road in Spain, it is worth checking whether
the vehicle insurance includes roadside assistance.
Normally, insurance issued by European companies provide this
service throughout Europe. In addition, some vehicle manufacturers
also offer this service.
Check your vehicle and insurance documentation to see whether
you can make use of this service, which consists of a telephone
number available around the clock 7 days a week, which you can
call to give your location and the reason for your emergency.
If you do not have this service, you can call on the extensive
network of tow-trucks which cover the whole of Spain. In case
of emergency, you can always call 112.
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