22/03/2022
Torrevieja Translators in collaboration with N332 bringing you the main changes in the road safety laws that will take place this coming month (March)
❓When do the new traffic laws take effect❓
🕐 The new traffic laws come into force on the 21st of March 2022. As of this date, drivers are subject to new regulations that they must be aware of, in order to avoid sanctions.
‼️The 20 key points of the new road safety laws‼️
1️⃣ Distractions:
Handling a mobile while driving increases your penalty points two-fold, going from 3 to 6 points.
2️⃣ Seatbelts, helmets & CRS:
Penalty points for not using these security systems or misusing them increases from 3 to 6.
3️⃣ Safety for cyclists:
The penalty points are increased from 4 to 6 for overtaking them in a dangerous manner.
Stopping or parking in cycle lanes is prohibited.
It is now an obligation to occupy another lane when overtaking them.
4️⃣ Throwing objects on the road:
If they can cause accidents or fires, the penalty points increases from 4 to 6.
5️⃣ Recover points on licences:
Points will be regained after two years without committing offences.
6️⃣ Safe and efficient driving courses:
2 points can be recovered for taking safe and efficient driving courses.
7️⃣ Minors, alcohol and drugs:
In all types of vehicles, the rate must be zero.
8️⃣ Anti-start breathalyser (Alcolock):
Mandatory for passenger transport vehicles (July 6, 2022).
9️⃣ Overtaking:
Exceeding 20 km/h to overtake is removed.
🔟 Motorcyclists:
The use of external wireless headsets for communication or navigation is authorized.
1️⃣1️⃣ Restrictions in low emission zones.
Breaching traffic restriction will be sanctioned with a 200 euros fine for the most polluting vehicles.
1️⃣2️⃣ Cheating on driving tests.
This action will be sanctioned with a 500 euro fine + 6 months without being able to test again.
1️⃣3️⃣ Radar detectors and inhibitors:
Their installation is sanctionable, even if they are not used.
1️⃣4️⃣ Electric scooters:
Must be used with a helmet and will be banned from traveling on the pavements.
1️⃣5️⃣ Companies with drivers:
They will be able to check if drivers have valid licences and points.
1️⃣6️⃣ Non-payment of fees & toll:
These will be punishable with fines of 100 euros.
1️⃣7️⃣ Failure to comply with regulations regarding public aid:
These will be punishable with fines of 500 euros.
1️⃣8️⃣ Sensitivity and awareness courses:
Can be taught online.
1️⃣9️⃣ Breathalyser tests for professional drivers:
These may be carried out at the beginning of shifts and periodically / randomly throughout.
2️⃣0️⃣ Driving licences, logbooks and ITV
The DIGITAL certification will also be valid (miDGT app, etc.)
Source: https://www.autofacil.es/legal/cambios-seguridad-vial-20-claves/302207.html?amp=1&fbclid=IwAR3A_6dMkoabG0_X8t-WKJKcFiz_UGIpcHT-stBALQm-oe2PgjwQQpy_4Mo
