Rules for Driving in Tenerife

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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