Rules for Driving in Barcelona

Make sure you check out the rules and stay safe driving in Barcelona.

Use of indicators on motorways is strictly enforced. In Barcelona, indicate before overtaking and before pulling back in again in Barcelona.

Children under 12 cannot travel as front seat passengers in Barcelona unless wearing a suitable restraint.

Never drink and drive in Barcelona. Spain has very strict drink driving laws. In Barcelona, 0.25mg of alcohol per litre of blood is allowed.

In Barcelona, seatbelts are compulsory for front and rear seat passengers.

In Barcelona, spectacles wearers must carry spare pairs in their car.

Barcelona speed limits are implemented rigorously. Radar traps are frequent.

In Barcelona, Speeding and other offences are subject to instant fines.

In Barcelona, on the spot fines are issued by Barcelona police. If you get fined for traffic offences in Barcelona, ensure you get a receipt.

Be careful when setting off from service stations in Barcelona, especially those on the left side of the road.

In Barcelona, dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility.

In Barcelona, do not cross the solid white line when entering a Barcelona motorway from a slip road, wait for the dotted line.