Rules for Driving in Gran Canaria

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

 
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Basic rules of the road for Gran Canaria, Spain

  • Use of indicators on motorways is strictly enforced. In Gran Canaria, indicate before overtaking and before pulling back in again in Gran Canaria.
  • Children under 12 cannot travel as front seat passengers in Gran Canaria unless wearing a suitable restraint.
  • Never drink and drive in Gran Canaria. Spain has very strict drink driving laws. In Gran Canaria, 0.25mg of alcohol per litre of blood is allowed.
  • In Gran Canaria, seatbelts are compulsory for front and rear seat passengers.
  • In Gran Canaria, spectacles wearers must carry spare pairs in their car.
  • Gran Canaria speed limits are implemented rigorously. Radar traps are frequent.
  • In Gran Canaria, Speeding and other offences are subject to instant fines.
  • In Gran Canaria, on the spot fines are issued by Gran Canaria police. If you get fined for traffic offences in Gran Canaria, ensure you get a receipt.

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  • Be careful when setting off from service stations in Gran Canaria, especially those on the left side of the road.
  • In Gran Canaria, dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility.
  • In Gran Canaria, do not cross the solid white line when entering a Gran Canaria motorway from a slip road, wait for the dotted line.

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