When travelling in Spain check what items of motoring equipment are required.
Essential Items
- Headlamp Beam Adaptors
- GB Plate
- Spare Bulbs
- Warning Triangle (2 required)
- Reflective Vest
Strongly Advisable Items
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
Other Information
Speed Limit - km/hr (mph)
Motorways Major roads outside towns Roads outside towns Built-up areas
120 (74) 100 (62) 90 (56) 50 (31)
With trailer: 80 (50)
80 (50)
70 (43)
50 (31)
Seat Belts
- Compulsory in front seats and rear seats if fitted.
- Under 12 years not permitted in front seats unless in approved seat/harness.
Motorways
- A network of motorways and dual carriageways connect the main Spanish cities
- Tolls are charged on the following motorways:
A1 Burgos (Castanares) to Miranda de Ebro (A68)
A2 Junction A7 to Zaragoza (Alfajarin)
A4 Sevilla (Dos Hermanas) to Cadiz (Puerto Real)
A6 Madrid (Villalba) to Adanero
A7 La Jonquera to Barcelona North
A7 Barcelona South to Salou
A7 Salou to Valencia (Puzol)
A7 Valencia (Silla) to Alicante (San Juan)
A8 Bilbao (Basauri) to San Sebastian
A8 San Sebastian to French border
A9 La Coruna to Santiago de Compostela
A9 Pontevedra to Vigo
A15 Pamplona (Noain) to Tudela
A18 Barcelona to Manresa
A19 Barcelona to Malgrat de Mar
A66 Bilbao to Zaragoza
and also at the following tunnels:
A16 Garraf Tunnel between Barcelona and Sitges
Vallvidrera Tunnel near Barcelona
Drinking and Driving
The level of alcohol in the blood must be below 0.5 g/l.
Minimum Tyre Depth
1.8mm.
Fines
- Because of the high incidence of accidents, fines for traffic offences are strictly enforced.
- Police are authorised to impose and collect fines "on the Spot". They must issue a receipt for the amount paid.
- Speeding fines range from approx £200 to £400.
Parking
- The calendar is often used to allow parking on different dates.
- On even days parking is on the side of even numbered houses.
- On odd days parking is on the side of odd numbered houses.
- Blue disc parking zones are also common, and discs available from hotels and travel agencies etc.
- Illegally parked cars can be towed away.
Emergency Phone Numbers
- Police 091
- Fire Service 080
- Ambulance 092
Additional Notes
- It is also an offence to carry spare fuel in your vehicle.
- It is also an offence if your vehicle is immobilised because it ran out of petrol.
- Spectacle wearers should carry a spare pair in case of loss or damage.
- In urban areas horns should only be used in an emergency.
