SPEED LIMIT
Speeding is one of the most common traffic offences in Spain, and it carries serious consequences — both financially and in terms of your licence.
SPEED LIMITS, FINES AND POINTS – Official DGT Chart
🚨 Important:
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h in urban areas or 80 km/h on other roads is considered a criminal offence and may lead to:
📌Court appearance
📌Licence suspension
📌Community service or prison time
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New Speed Record on Open Road in Spain!
A driver of a Mercedes GLE Coupé was caught speeding at 228 km/h on the AP-36 highway near Cuenca — almost double the legal limit! Consequences faced: 3 to 6 months in prison Heavy fines based on income 31 to 90 days of community service License suspension from 1 to 4 years Immediate €600 fine…
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Driving in Spain with a UK licence? Read this!
If you’re a resident in Spain and haven’t exchanged your UK driving licence, the fine is now €200, not €500 as some followers have been wrongly fined. The €500 fine applied before the exchange agreement between Spain and the UK was signed. Now, since the UK licence can be officially exchanged, the correct fine (for…
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