Everything you need to know about driving in Spain.
Driving side
Right
Speed limits
50 km/h – 90 km/h – 120 km/h
Alcohol limit
0.05% BAC
Motorway tolls
Yes
Emergency number
112 (General)
Spain has strict traffic laws, right-side driving, and mandatory equipment. Alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Speed limits are enforced by cameras. Winter tyres required in mountain regions.
Speeding
Using phone while driving
Parking violation
Red light
You must stop.
Wait before the stop line. In this country, red and yellow come on together next.
Tip: Press play to see the EU cycle (red → red+yellow → green → yellow).
Rules may change. Always verify with official sources.
Urban
50 km/h
31 mph
Rural
90 km/h
56 mph
Motorway
120 km/h
75 mph
Urban limit often 30 km/h on single-lane one-way streets. No buffer on speed limits.
In Austria, rules can vary by state and city. Click on a region to see local differences.
ZBE Madrid
Register your vehicle category before driving into the low-emission zone.
Please note
Regional rules supplement national defaults. Always follow signs and local regulations on the road.
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