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It is increasingly common for friends or relatives visiting Spain on holiday to ask to borrow our car. The problem often comes later: weeks after they’ve left, we may receive a fine at home for parking violations, entering a low-emission zone, or speeding. Authorities then ask us to identify the driver, but if we don’t…

Spain’s DGT uses the Pegasus helicopter to monitor traffic from the air, especially during busy periods like summer holidays. What does it do? Records video and takes high-resolution photos of vehicles Tracks cars from 300 meters above the road Equipped with two high-precision cameras: One daylight camera for clear visuals One radar camera that measures…

Many non-residents who come to Spain on holiday and own a Spanish-registered vehicle should be aware of the following: * For buying, selling, or inheriting a property in Spain, you need a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) . This is a tax identification number assigned to any foreign citizen for official processes. * Having…