You expect to find the Guardia Civil on the roads, but you don’t expect to see them in space. Relax, you still won’t be fined for speeding in orbit because Officer Alberto Martínez will remain earthbound.
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New Vehicles for Guardia Civil
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil received 186 new vehicles last month at a ceremony in Madrid, all of which will be distributed to G.C. provincial HQs across the country.
Fuel Prices Rise
by Martin Myall •
Fuel prices at gasolineras are set to go up with the arrival of 2023. Saturday is the last day that the discount will be applied.
IVA Eliminated on Some Items
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Central Government has decided to eliminated IVA on basic foodstuff starting from the 1st of January.
Fuel Discount to Continue?
by Martin Myall •
On the last day of December the government-subsidised discount on fuel (diesel/gasoline) expires but does the Prime Minister intend to extend it into 2023?
Obsolete Warning Triangles
by Hugh MacArthur •
Triangle warning signs were obligatory for all car owners in case of breakdown but now they’re not, as the DGT considers them obsolete.
Reader’s Question Answered
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
We posted an article entitled, Watch out for This Road Sign on the 2nd, concerning low-emissions zones. One reader, Jan, asked if it applied to foreign cars.
Watch Out for This Road Sign
by Martin Myall •
At first glance you might think that this new roadsign indicated a loose road surface (gravel) but it doesn’t – it’s about exhaust emissions.
Autovías & Tolls
by Martin Myall •
Within a few weeks we could see a modification to how we use roads in Spain as it appears that the Government is bringing forwards pay-to-use autovias.
Driving Licence Codes
by Hugh MacArthur •
Once upon a time in Spain, you had to have a spare set of glasses in your car or face a fine; nowadays, it’s only a recommendation. However, there are things you should be aware of.