Driving Schools in Spain

Right-Hand Traffic — Spain drives on the right. Always keep to the right lane unless overtaking. Priority to vehicles from the right at unmarked intersections.

BAC Limit 0.5 g/L — General limit is 0.5 g/L blood (0.25 mg/L breath). Novice drivers (first 2 years) and professional drivers: 0.3 g/L, dropping to 0.2 g/L in 2026. Zero tolerance for drugs.

Mandatory Insurance — Seguro de responsabilidad civil (third-party liability insurance) is mandatory. Driving without it carries fines of €601–3,005 and vehicle impoundment.

ITV Vehicle Inspection — Inspección Técnica de Vehículos (ITV) is mandatory: every 2 years after the vehicle is 4 years old, annually after 10 years. Fine for expired ITV: €200.

V-16 Emergency Beacon — From January 2026, a V-16 emergency beacon is mandatory in all vehicles, replacing the traditional warning triangles. The beacon must be placed on the vehicle roof during a breakdown.

Mobile Phone: €200 + 6 Points — Using a mobile phone while driving carries a €200 fine and 6-point deduction (increased from 3 points in the 2022 reform). Hands-free systems are permitted.