Driving in Spain
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Driving in Spain
I keep reading that I am supposed to have reflective vests and road triangles in my rental in case of a breakdown. Subject to fine if police come along and I don't have them. Is this accurate? I've tried to get answer from car rental company but can't reach a human. Grrrrr. Hoping fellow travelers can help. Regards.
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I keep reading that I am supposed to have reflective vests and road triangles in my rental in case of a breakdown. Subject to fine if police come along and I don't have them. Is this accurate? I've tried to get answer from car rental company but can't reach a human. Grrrrr. Hoping fellow travelers can help. Regards.
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Check your car before you drive off. Make sure there is one reflective vest per person in the vehicle and that they are where you can reach them without having to get out of the car.
It should also have a sticker to allow you into low emission zones in Spain.
It should also have a sticker to allow you into low emission zones in Spain.
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I was pulled over a few years back for driving over a worn out white line. First thing they did was check the basics like reflective gillet, spare bulbs in the glove compartment etc etc just in case they could ratchet up the fine.
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The chance they check whether you have them or not is minimal. Specialy now that they are required no more in highways:
Tráfico eliminará la obligación de colocar los triángulos de señalización en carreteras este verano | España | EL PAÍS (elpais.com)
Tráfico eliminará la obligación de colocar los triángulos de señalización en carreteras este verano | España | EL PAÍS (elpais.com)





