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The Guardia Civil arrests three people for illegal street race

Illegal Street Race

The Guardia Civil arrested three men after a video of their illegal race on the M-45 in Madrid went viral. On January 21, they recklessly drove parallel at high speeds, with one blocking traffic to film. Aged 24-26, from Toledo and Madrid, they had past police records and now face reckless driving charges.

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Spain Beats EU Toll Demand by Offering More Sustainable Transport Options

Toll Roads

Roser Obrer has assured transport associations that the Spanish Government will not impose tolls on motorways. This follows a commitment with Brussels to boost rail transport as an environmentally friendly alternative, keeping Spain's recovery funds on track. Plans include a rail freight incentives program, non-application of new tolls, and modernising the transport sector. The specifics will be outlined in an upcoming Royal Decree draft.

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Driving to Spain this Easter? Be aware of a number of changes

If you’re planning to drive to Spain this Easter, once you have navigated the problems at the UK border and worked your way through France, you need to be aware of changes when you get to Spain. There have been a number of changes and new traffic laws which have entered into force, including such …

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AP-7 Motorway tolls removed unless you live in the Vega Baja

Don’t get too excited if you live in the Vega Baja because, although the AP-7 between Tarragona and Alicante became toll free at midnight...

The Cost of Tolls

Although many drivers do pay the fee for travelling on the toll road network in Spain, there are many, many more that choose not to. Some areas have already seen the liberation of these roads, with other promised in the near future, but what is the real impact of allowing us all to save a …

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The Guardia Civil identified a driver performing dangerous "drifting" and "donuts" on public roads amidst traffic and pedestrians in Zaragoza. Videos on social media initiated the investigation, leading to charges against the 30-year-old man for reckless driving and endangering road safety. The Guardia Civil monitors such behavior to prevent risks.

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UK Press accused of ‘Tabloid Hysteria’ over misreported £97 tourist rule.

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