DRIVING TIPS IN MALAGA
Speed Limits
Motorway: 120 km / h
Open Road: 90 - 100 km / H
Town: 50 km / h
Alcohol limit: 0.5 mg / ml
Bail Bond: If you encounter with an accident or
major traffic issue a bail bond would be a guarantee for you.
This is not a requirement in spain.
Children in cars: Children under 12 years old can not
travel in the front without any restraint system. In
addition passengers not over than 135 cm traveling in the
rear must use safety devices and restraints.
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Documentation: Make sure you have your driving
licence, vehicle registration document and related insurance
certificates with you. Your licence should include your
photo, otherwise you must have your passport as well.
Alcohol limitaiton: Drivers with Over 0.05 % alcohol
limit is subject to penalty or licence withdrawal.
Fines: On the spot fines are issued. Ensure an
official receipt is issued by the officer collecting the
fine.First-aid kit is recomennded, but not obligatory.
Fuel: You would find all kinds of petrol including
petrol ( benzina ), diesel ( gasolio ), and LPG. You can use
your credit or debit card to buy fuel for your car. It is
widely accepted. In case you purchase from automatic pumps
you must use cash. These pumps are available from 12 pm to 3
pm covering lunch time of gas stations.
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Lights: If you are driving in early evening hours
with low visibility, you should use dipped headlights.
Age limitation for driving: You must be at least 18
years old to drive car.
Replacement bulb set is compulsory.
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