Why you might need Green Plates

by Car Registrations Spain

Green Plates (or Placas Verdes) are temporary plates that allow you to insure and drive a non-legal foreign vehicle for up to 60 days, irrespective of it’s current MOT or tax status in it’s country of current registration.

OVERSTAYING

Spanish residents can only drive their foreign vehicle in Spain for 30 days, but green plates allow another 60 days on top of this. For non residents it’s 6 months but the vehicle must remain taxed, have a current MOT and of course be insured.

NO INSURANCE

If your foreign insurance policy has or is about to expire, green plates will allow you to get a Spanish insurance policy, without extra cost when you obtain your new Spanish registration.

UNTAXED

No tax on your vehicle means that it cannot be driven here in Spain so Green Plates are a good way to stay legal, allowing you to carry on using your vehicle.

NO MOT

An expired MOT means that your vehicle cannot be driven in Spain and usually result in your vehicle’s confiscation if stopped by the police or Guardia Civil, but if you have green plates that are within the expiry date, then the MOT status doesn’t matter.

CONFISCATION

If the worst has happened and your vehicle has been confiscated by the authorities then Green Plates will allow you to get your vehicle out of the pound.

A SMART SOLUTION

Green Plates offer a seamless and smart solution, ensuring compliance and convenience. Whether your foreign insurance is expiring, your vehicle is untaxed, or your MOT is outdated, Green Plates provide a legal lifeline, preventing potential confiscation and keeping you on the move.