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If you intend to drive in Spain, here is what needs to be carried at all times
Current
driving licence, preferably the EU type with the ring of stars.
Two EU approved, red
warning triangles.
Approved reflective jackets that must be worn by all outside the
car at anytime, day or night, outside the vehicle at the side of any highway not
in an urban (street lights?) area. The jackets must be kept inside the car so they
can be put on before getting out and also must be visible from outside the car. The
pocket in the back of the front seat is a good place. The jackets are inexpensive
and can be bought at most supermarkets if you do not have them already.
A set of
spare lamps/bulbs for your car and the tool/s to change them.
If you wear corrective
glasses for driving, a spare pair.
A lot of people carry an old pair of glasses for
this purpose
Your number plate should be an EU one with the ring of stars containing
your country code, or a small plate/sticker with your country code (GB, etc) should
secured to the rear of the car.
Valid insurance.
Unlike the UK, this must be carried
in the car at all times
All vehicle documents relating to the car (legally certified
copies are OK).
Unlike the UK these documents again, should be carried in the car
at all times
Speed cameras in Spain
Unlike the UK with its mass of government fund making machine, the Spanish police hide these up. Then pounce on you further down the road.
The fine will be on the spot. So carry plenty of Euro’s with you, if you have a heavy foot
Laws that differ from the UK
Use of a mobile phone whilst driving is illegal unless a hands free unit is being used. The only hands free units allowed are stand alone units and not the type that have an ear piece and micro phone. This is so you can hear an sirens of emergency vehicles
Smoking whilst driving is also illegal. If caught, the fine will be equal to that of using a mobile phone