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\"spain\"<\/a>Planning a holiday trip to the Continent this summer? we have some practical tips and advice for driving in Spain writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Drivers who wear glasses must keep a spare set in their car.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seatbelts are compulsory for front and rear-seat occupants<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are tolls on motorways so take plenty of change with you as often these are automated barriers<\/p>\n

4) \u00a0 \u00a0 Warning triangles \u00a0are a common requirement in much of Europe but Spain\u00a0goes one step further \u2013 you\u2019ll need to pack two as you may face a fine if you only produce one in a breakdown accident.<\/p>\n

5) \u00a0 You \u00a0must not only have a spare tyre but you\u2019ll also need tools for changing the tyre or a tyre repair kit.<\/p>\n

6) \u00a0 \u00a0 When\u00a0driving on a motorway\u00a0 drivers flash their headlights to warn you that they are about to pass<\/p>\n

7) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0To drive in Spain you must be aged 18 or over. To rent a vehicle you must be 21 or over. Many companies also require you to have held your driver\u2019s license for a minimum of one or two years.<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited. Hands-free kits are permitted, but they are not allowed to have earpiece attachments.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visiting motorists must pay their fines immediately otherwise the vehicle will be confiscated until the fine is paid.<\/p>\n

10)\u00a0 Your car can be impounded because of mechanical defects, excess noise or pollution, lack of insurance or because the driver refuses to pay a fine, or is under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

14th April, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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