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ITV Gas Emission Test – Do You Recognize This Machine?
This machine is designed to automatically measure the soot or gas content in the exhaust of combustion engines. The ITV pollution test differs depending on your vehicle type: * Gasoline * Diesel Let’s break it down — What’s Measured in GASOLINE Vehicles? Gasoline cars go through a gas test where we check the levels of…
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Back to School: Safety Tips for Parents Driving Children
For many families, the school run means a car journey rather than the bus. It may feel like a routine trip, but it comes with its own risks. By following a few simple rules, parents can make the journey safer — not only for their own children, but for everyone around the school gates. Click…
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Permission to Drive My Car
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…
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How the Pegasus Helicopter Works
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…
Spain’s Festive Travel Peaks: When Road Risks Are at Their Highest
Spain’s festive season creates several predictable peaks in travel risk, each linked to long-standing traditions and public holidays. The busiest…
Navigating Spain’s Festive Travel Waves: Safe Driving from Nochebuena to Three Kings
Spain’s festive season spans several weeks, creating repeated waves of heavy traffic rather than a single Christmas rush. The first…
The Knock on the Door: Families Living with the Consequences of Drink-Driving
Drink-driving collisions are often reported in terms of vehicles, road conditions, or police statements, yet the deepest impact is felt…
Through an Officer’s Eyes: The Devastating Reality of Drink-Driving Collisions
For many police officers, Christmas is not only a season of celebration but also a period marked by the harsh…
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