Traffic law changes
Saturday, March 22, 2014 @ 10:40 AM
Source: SUR.es and El Pais in English
I've seen ..
Mandatory wearing of helmets for over 18 now lowered for under 16 in city limits and roads - with a E1000.00 fine if not.
130KMPH upper limit on "selected" stretches" of motorway. Not a general limit.
Conversely a 10KMPH reduction on some "selected" roads / highways.
New zero tolerance on drugs and driving. Saliva sample to be taken. E1000.00 for first offence.
Driving under influence of alcohol first offence - E500.0. Twice limit or second offence - E1000.00.
New regulations for child restraints. Required for under 1.53m height.
Prohibition of radar detectors. E200 and 3 points.
Increase from 15 to 20 days to pay fines without appeal.
New ERIN traffic and vehicle cross border offence system to be introduced.