PLAYJOCS GT-3541 SPANISH POLICE CAR

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Timeshare ownership is well established in Spain. There are respected companies, agents and resorts who operate legally and fairly. However, there are also unscrupulous companies who falsely claim to provide incentives. The unmarked vehicle will have red and blue flashing lights to the front and rear. (Red light means STOP) After Brexit, the gift that keeps on taking, British residents in Spain were given a deadline of May 1st, 2022, to exchange their UK driving licence for a Spanish licence. Drivers who failed to swap their licence in time were no longer allowed to drive in Spain unless they took a Spanish theory and practical driving test. This meant that many residents, especially in isolated areas, were stranded and unable to use their cars.Under Francisco Franco, a tripartite system of police was formalized: the Civil Guard in rural areas; the Armed and Traffic Police (renamed the National Police in 1979), which fulfilled normal police functions in communities with a population of more than 20,000; and the Higher Police Corps of plainclothes police with responsibility for investigating crimes and political offenses. Separate municipal police forces under the control of local mayors were concerned mainly with traffic control and with enforcement of local ordinances. [4] To drive a car or a motorcycle over 125cc in Spain you must be 18 years of age or above, and at least 16 years old to ride a motorcycle up to 125cc. You must carry a valid driving licence and ID at all times. I was once stopped by a very nice young Guardia officer early on a Saturday morning when I was on my way for voluntary work at the local Cat Sanctuary; he was going to ask me to blow into the breathalyser until he found 4 middle aged ladies, dressed to clean, all beaming at him. For some reason, he decided not to bother ….. Locally, all enforcement agencies work together closely, and in serious matters, usually under the guidance of an examining magistrate. Operational policy and major interventions are nationally coordinated under the direction of the Ministry of the Interior. Motorists in Spain drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Generally, vehicles on the right have priority. At roundabouts, vehicles that are already on the roundabout have priority over those approaching.

National Police serving as de facto autonomous police [ edit ] Policía Autonómica Galega Policía Autonómica Aragón Some cities also operate emergency anti-pollution protocols to limit exhaust emissions when air pollution levels are high. When activated, vehicle access is restricted and speed limits are imposed. Follow the instructions of the local authorities. Extreme weather and natural disasters Extreme temperatures Spain and Portugal have also rolled out speed-triggered traffic lights. There are sensors in the road which recognise whether a passing vehicle is speeding – and if it is, a set of traffic lights further up the road will switch from green to red, halting the driver. There are no fines for this method of speed enforcement. The idea is to shame the driver into slowing down. Rules of the road in 2017, 14 people were killed and over 100 injured across 2 incidents where vehicles were driven into pedestrians in Barcelona and Cambrils

Now that the Spanish police can access the details of British drivers and vehicles through the DVLA database, they are routinely stopping UK registered cars to ensure they are taxed and have a valid MOT or ITV, the Spanish equivalent. UK residents in Spain must also change their number plate after 30 days of its import to Spain. Failure to meet the requirements can see the car impounded and heavy fines dished out.

Ignoring direct requests of a police officer can be considered as ‘disobedience’, which is a criminal offence.Guardia Nacional Republicana - Replaced the Guard Civil in Republican controlled areas during the Spanish Civil War Many beaches have a flag system. Make sure you understand the system and follow any warnings (a red flag means you must not enter the water). Take extra care and seek local knowledge if there are no lifeguards, flags or signs.