traffic regulations in spain

Right of way
All traffic coming from the right - including slow traffic - has right of way, except when you are on a right of way road. Public transport coming from the right always has right of way unless indicated otherwise. There are no set rules in the mountains.

Noises
It is against the law to use the horn in between 23:00 and 6:00 o'clock. Use of lights is recommended. In the mountains you have to use the horn at turns at all times.

Parking
No parking is allowed within 7 metres of a bus or tram stop. On a one way road you are allowed to park on the side with even house numbers on even numbers of the month and vice versa. When there are parking metres check the times you have to pay as it is often only needed between 9:30 and 14:00 and 16:30 to 20:00 o'clock.

Invalid parking
You can park with your invalid card from back home on the invalid spots without a problem.

Triangle
It is obligatory to have two triangles in your car. One to put in front and one to put at the back of your car in case of an accident or breakdown.

Reflective vests
It is obligatory to wear one once you step out of the car on a main road (for emergencies and car problems).

Towing
Particulars are not allowed to tow a car. Spend the night in the car - It is allowed but certainly not recommended in regards to safety.

Glasses
If you use glasses when driving you have to have a spare set with you.

Radar detection
The use of radar detection equipment is against the law.

Alcohol
The maximum alcohol percentage in blood is 0,5%, (two 33 cl cans of beer for an average size adult), although it is recommended not to drink at all when driving.

Max Speed
Cars and bikes have to stick to the indicated maximums. In the villages 50 km/h. Highways 120 km/h. Roads with 2 lanes or more 100km/h. All other roads 90 km/h.