john
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From Monday 7th March the maximum speed limit on Spain's roads is to be reduced from 120 to 110 kph in order to reduce petrol consumption. This is a surprise announcement and there doesn't seem to have been any prior consultation with regional governments or Trafico. Please be aware of this when travelling on motorways in Spain.
They say that all the speed limit signs will be changed by 7th March but I live in the Malaga area, overlooking the motorway near Nerja, and I haven't seen any signs of workmen even attempting to adjust the speed limit signs.
It's Carnival weekend here and I can't see a lot of overtime being carried out during the next few days. I suspect that a lot of motorists will be caught out by this lower speed limit. Just bear in mind that, when you travel above the legal limit you may be fined 600 euros and, as a foreigner, you will be asked to pay the whole amount immediately, usually with a credit card.
Those of us you are registered to live here and can pay within a few days, can get the fine reduced.
The Guardia Civil seem to be carrying out a real close examination of all motorists at the moment. Just on the roads around Nerja, about 3 or 4 times per week, there are at least 3 Guardia cars on a road block and the road is reduced to a single track, normally with a rumble strip on the road. I don't think they're looking for ETA terrorists in this area but they are looking to boost their coffers in fining motorists, for whatever reason.
I love living here, but Spain is in a recession and Prime Minister Zapaterro seems to have sent out the message that money has to be clawed in from every avenue.
On the subject of drink driving - the Spanish limit is lower than in the UK. Only one beer is sufficient to put you over the limit.
John in Nerja
They say that all the speed limit signs will be changed by 7th March but I live in the Malaga area, overlooking the motorway near Nerja, and I haven't seen any signs of workmen even attempting to adjust the speed limit signs.
It's Carnival weekend here and I can't see a lot of overtime being carried out during the next few days. I suspect that a lot of motorists will be caught out by this lower speed limit. Just bear in mind that, when you travel above the legal limit you may be fined 600 euros and, as a foreigner, you will be asked to pay the whole amount immediately, usually with a credit card.
Those of us you are registered to live here and can pay within a few days, can get the fine reduced.
The Guardia Civil seem to be carrying out a real close examination of all motorists at the moment. Just on the roads around Nerja, about 3 or 4 times per week, there are at least 3 Guardia cars on a road block and the road is reduced to a single track, normally with a rumble strip on the road. I don't think they're looking for ETA terrorists in this area but they are looking to boost their coffers in fining motorists, for whatever reason.
I love living here, but Spain is in a recession and Prime Minister Zapaterro seems to have sent out the message that money has to be clawed in from every avenue.
On the subject of drink driving - the Spanish limit is lower than in the UK. Only one beer is sufficient to put you over the limit.
John in Nerja