A 28-year-old resident of Zumárraga, Navarro, has been charged with a crime against road safety after being recorded when driving at 219 kilometres per hour on the AP68 Navarrese motorway. The driver was stopped by a patrol of the Foral Read Full Article…
A pedestrian was killed on Wednesday night whilst walking along the CV-865 which connects Elche and Santa Pola. The incident occurred at around half past midnight, at kilometer 3,150 of the road, in the direction of Elche. The vehicle involved Read More …
This weekend we reach the height of the summer season and, as such, the roads of Spain will be at their busiest. The 15th of August is a national holiday and it coincides with the busiest weekend for mid-summer parties, Read More …
With so many people visiting for the first time this summer, we thought we’d share our top 10 tips for driving in Spain. In Spain we drive on the right. It might seem like an obvious thing to say Read More …
Guardia Civil officers saved the life of a two-year-old child on Wednesday, after he had been knocked down near the Murcia town of Cieza. A patrol was alerted to the incident by a man who came out of a driveway Read More …
Local Police in Elche have filed a complaint to initiate proceedings against a father who allegedly attempted to cover for his son who was involved in a collision whilst drunk. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, at around 7:30, when Read More …
The second major operation of summer occurs this weekend, between Friday 28 July to Tuesday 2 August, when the roads of Spain will see an increase in the amount of traffic, particularly on long journeys towards the coastal and mountainous regions Read More …
Ten people suffered minor injuries on Thursday when a bus crashed into a palm tree in Alicante. The 15:00 Linea 9 departure was driving along avenida de Jijona, heading towards the centre, when the driver lost control, hitting a tree Read More …
Owners of pickup vehicles may need to be aware that new rules came into force in Spain in July. In particular, the pickup with a maximum mass not more than 3.500 kg and whose seating position and loading area are Read More …
Be aware that a new scam is starting to resurface, whereas the victim is supposedly notified of a traffic fine by email. The scam usually claims something along the lines of a notice that the recipient has been caught speeding Read More …
During the hot summer days, animals, especially cats, may find shelter under parked cars. Occasionally, they may find their way into the engine compartment or wheel arches. Always check your vehicle before starting the engine and before driving off. Making Read More …
All this week, including through the weekend, the Guardia Civil, with the DGT are conducting a campaign focussing on vehicle safety standards. The campaign, which will also be supported by the local and regional police, will see officers conducting checks Read More …