Tag: DGT
Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes
Spain's DGT plans to change traffic laws, explaining how drivers must give way to emergency vehicles, an act previously based on courtesy. Motorbikes may use hard shoulders during congestion under certain conditions. New rules will prohibit overtaking in adverse weather, mandating all traffic to use the righthand lane. Creating an emergency corridor for service vehicles will be obligatory. These changes, aimed at improving safety, are set to be enacted in 2025.
The post Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.How Long Does it take to Receive a Traffic Fine Through the Post?
The time to get a remote fine isn't standardised; it depends on the issuing authority. Minor fines expire after three months, serious after six. You must address a notification even if not received, by appealing or paying, as ignoring it won't prevent penalty enforcement. Notifications are done via post, digital platforms, or officially published if undeliverable.
The post How Long Does it take to Receive a Traffic Fine Through the Post? first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Fixed Radar Cameras
We have been talking about speed detectors used on the road by the Guardia…
The post Fixed Radar Cameras first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.DGT Traffic Helicopter Crashes Near Madrid
A DGT traffic helicopter, equipped with the Pegasus radar and road monitoring equipment, crashed on Sunday afternoon near Madrid. The aircraft, registration EC-JMK, an Aerospatiale AS 355N Twin Ecureuil, manufactured by Eurocopter and which first flew in 2005, and has an Arrius-1A engine, crashed in the Robledo de Chavela area of Madrid. The crash occurred …
The post DGT Traffic Helicopter Crashes Near Madrid first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.DGT Procedures at the Post Office
Historically, in Spain, when carrying out administrative functions such as those related to driver or vehicle licences, they could only be done in the offices of the DGT, which are few and far between, were always busy, and were a bit of a nightmare for anyone who had to attend. A telephone service was introduced, …
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