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.

Friday 13 July 2007

Barriers, semibarriers and traffic lights

Article 96. Barriers, semibarriers and traffic lights.
1. No road user may enter a level crossing whose barriers or semibarriers are lowered in the road or moving either up or down, or when their traffic lights are lit prohibiting crossing and instructing users to stop.
2. No road user may enter a level crossing equipped with barriers, semibarriers or traffic lights, without first checking that no rail vehicle is approaching.
3. No user, except emergency, recovery or maintenance services, may enter a tunnel or underpass if at the entrance a traffic light prohibits entry.
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