From these lines, we want give you some tips to avoid trouble when you drive by Spanish roads, distinguishing if you are in the quality of resident or non-resident.
If you live in Spain like a resident, you must know that it has obligation to register your vehicle in Spain, as well as get the registration certificate, the technical inspection card (ITV, like MOT in UK) and valid insurance in Spain. It has a month since get residence to make all these changes.
It you are a non-resident, but spend more than six months a year in Spain, you have the obligation to acquire Spanish tuition, as well as the registration certificate and the technical card of the vehicle. In the absence of such registration may cause him fines and even the confiscation of the vehicle depending on the person (either police or the Civil Guard) and place where to check the status of your vehicle.
As advice to all residents and non-residents, tell them for checking the veracity of the data of the vehicle and insurance, we need to show original of all documents, including Bank document proving payment of the insurance, or failing that copies certified with any public authority.
If you go with your pet in the vehicle, this must go in a proper cage. In the case of minor children, they should be in a seat adapted to them, and duly approved. Finally, tell you that it is also required that you have in the vehicle of two reflective triangles, which should be front and behind of the vehicle in case of accident or break down, at a minimum distance of 200 meters, being also required to bring , just below the driver’s seat, two reflective vests, if necessary you go down of the vehicle while on the road.
Finally, and given that the Spanish economy is needed financial resources, please, show attention when you park your vehicle, avoiding prohibited areas, because you must be fined ( the normal fine is 200 euros), in better of the case. In others the crane will carry your car to town Hall premises and you will be without car for at least one day