Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Avis (
902 18 08 54; www.avis.es )
Europcar (
902 10 50 30; www.europcar.es )
Hertz (
91 749 77 78; www.hertz.es )
National/Atesa (
902 10 01 01; www.atesa.es )
Pepecar (
807 41 42 43; www.pepecar.com , in Spanish) A local low-cost company
INSURANCE
Third-party motor insurance is a minimum requirement in Spain and throughout
Europe. Ask your insurer for a European Accident Statement form, which can sim-
plify matters in the event of an accident. A European breakdown-assistance policy
such as the AA Five Star Service or RAC Eurocover Motoring Assistance is a good
investment.
Car-hire companies also provide this minimum insurance, but be careful to under-
stand what your liabilities and excess are, and what waivers you are entitled to in
case of accident or damage to the hire vehicle.
ROAD RULES
Blood-alcohol limit: 0.05%. Breath tests are common, and if found to be over the
limit you can be judged, condemned, fined and deprived of your licence within 24
hours. Fines range up to around €600 for serious offences. Nonresident foreigners
will be required to pay up on the spot (at 30% off the full fine). Pleading linguistic ig-
norance will not help - your traffic cop will produce a list of infringements and fines
in as many languages as you like. If you don't pay, or don't have a Spanish resident
to act as guarantor for you, your vehicle could be impounded.
Legal driving age for cars : 18
Legal driving age for motorcycles & scooters : 16 (80cc and over) or 14 (50cc
and under). A licence is required.
Motorcyclists : Must use headlights at all times and wear a helmet if riding a bike
of 125cc or more.
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