Traffic law news

Changes to Spain's traffic rules by the date they take effect, explained in Spanish with a translation and a test for each item.

  1. Nuevas normas para proteger a peatones, ciclistas y motoristas

    More clearance when overtaking and passing, an emergency lane, pedestrian priority on the pavement, and changes for motorcycles, electric scooters and seat belts.

    Test · 22 questions

  2. Restricciones de tráfico por motivos medioambientales

    The traffic authority can also close roads or limit access for environmental reasons, and driving on them without authorisation is a very serious offence.

    Test · 6 questions

  3. Neumáticos de nieve con el símbolo 3PMSF

    A snow tyre carries M+S and the 3PMSF symbol, and if a restriction requires winter tyres, a car needs them on all axles.

    Test · 6 questions

  4. Patinetes eléctricos: registro, etiqueta y seguro obligatorio

    To be used on the road, a personal mobility vehicle (VMP) needs a certificate, registration in the DGT register and an identification label, and its owner must insure it.

    Test · 9 questions

  5. Solo vale la baliza V-16 conectada

    Warning triangles and beacons without a connection are no longer valid: to warn of a stranded vehicle, you need the connected V-16.

    Test · 7 questions

  6. Seguro obligatorio y nuevas definiciones de vehículos

    The insurance law redefines the power-driven vehicle (vehículo a motor) and the traffic event (hecho de la circulación); the rules on pedal-assisted cycles, motorcycles and quadricycles change too.

    Test · 8 questions

  7. Nuevo catálogo oficial de señales y marcas viales

    Police stop you with a red light, S-28 and R-305 change, and new signs for personal mobility vehicles (VMP) and new road markings arrive.

    Test · 16 questions

  8. Cursos de conducción segura que suman 2 puntos

    Certified safe and efficient driving courses give back or add 2 points if you still have points on your balance, never going above 15.

    Test · 6 questions