Driving in Spain.

Contrary to what you may see on the roads in Spain, driving here is NOT:
1. Just like the UK but on the other side,
2. A free-for-all with no rules, or rules to be ignored if you're local.

The Guardia Civil and police can and do enforce traffic regulations, and can really spoil your holiday.

Inspired by Brian Deller's excellent "Motoring in Spain", this site tells you what the traffic laws are in Spain. Unlike the UK Highway Code, they are not guidelines, they are fixed... and to be obeyed.

Most Spanish road traffic law is contained in the LSV (Ley de Seguridad Vial), on which is based the RGC (Reglamentación General de Circulación) which also has the force of law. Allied to this is the RGV (Reglamentación General de Vehículos) which covers construction and use of motor vehicles.

This site is still under construction and will be quite large (over 170 articles for the RGC alone). The best place to start is the RGC index and the glossary. The RGV, and LSV will be added later when translation has been checked.

Wednesday 27 June 2007

Visibility from the vehicle.

Article 19. Visibility from the vehicle.
1. Vehicle windows must allow at all times a clear view by the driver of the entire road around, without interferences from stickers or the like.
Shades against the sun in the rear windows of the vehicle are only allowed when the vehicle has two outside rear view mirrors that meet the necessary technical specifications.
However, certain adhesive stickers are allowed in those conditions established in the RGV [e.g. ITV sticker].
Positioning of vehicle signs in the transport legislation or other regulations must be done so that they do not restrict the driver’s vision.
2. Unapproved tinted or colored glass is prohibited.
3. Infractions will be sanctioned in accordance with the LST Art 67,2.
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