Many motorways have tolls. Traffic drives on the right. No person under 18 years may hire or drive a vehicle over 75cc. Seat belts are compulsory for front-seat passengers in cars, and crash helmets must be worn on motorcycles. Fines for traffic offences are strictly enforced.
Foreign visitors require a valid driving licence to drive in Spain.
Third-party insurance is required and documents should be carried at all times. Alternatively, drivers may contact the Ayuda en Carretera , run by the Guardia Civil , from the roadside SOS telephones, who will contact the breakdown services. Motorways radiate outward from Madrid. Destinations include Albacete, Avila, Alicante, Toledo, Barcelona, Benidorm and Santiago. Click here for details.