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N332 have asked us to translate this article outlining the new demerit point changes and updates to traffic laws.
Full translation below:
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Six demerit points for using the mobile and new speed limits: these are the novelties of the Traffic Law
The council of ministers has approved a bundle of legal reforms that, amongst other measures, raises the demerit point subtraction from 3 to 6 the points for the use of mobile phones while driving.
The council of ministers has approved a bunch of legal reforms that, amongst others, raises the demerit points that will be subtracted for the use of mobile phone at the wheel from 3 to 6, limits the speed of one-way single lane urban roads to 30 kilometres per hour and regulates scooters, which may not exceed kilometres per hour.
Some measures that are included in the reform of the Traffic law are, use of motor vehicles and road safety, the general traffic regulations, the general vehicle regulations and the general driver regulations.
The objective is to create a new model of road safety that will reduce fatalities and serious injuries by 50 percent over the next decade, in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
These are the main measures:
Reform of licence points
- The points to be deducted for driving while holding a mobile in hand increases from 3 to 6. The 200-euro fine is maintained.
-The points to be deducted for not using seat belts, child restraint systems, helmets and other protection elements raises from 3 to 4 points. In addition, the misuse of these elements is penalized, such as wearing the helmet or the belt incorrectly without fastening them.
- “Carrying detection mechanisms for radars in vehicles”, even if they are deactivated, will be a serious offence, sanctioned with a 500 euros fine and the loss of three points.
- Cars and motorcycles may not exceed the speed limits by more than 20 kilometres per hour on conventional roads when overtaking other vehicles.
- 2 points on licences can be recovered for taking courses on safe driving certified by the DGT.
- The period to recover the initial balance of points without committing offences is consolidated in two years, regardless of the seriousness of the infractions committed.
- Using unauthorized intercommunication devices in driving tests will be considered a very serious offence, sanctioned with a 500 euros fine and 6 months ban from testing again.
- People and goods transport companies will be able to access the online drivers' registry to find out if their staff' driving licences are valid or not. It will only be reported in red (not valid) or green (valid).
Urban Travel
- It will not be possible to exceed 20 km/h on single carriageway roads that have a pavement platform.
- Those with a single lane of traffic in each direction, will be limited to 30 km/h.
- Those with two or more lanes of traffic per direction, the limit will continue to be 50 km/h.
Personal Mobility Vehicles.
- Vehicles with one or more wheels, equipped with a single seat and powered exclusively by electric motors, such as scooters and Segways will be regulated, the maximum speed will be between 6 and 25 km/h. Vehicles for people with reduced mobility such as wheelchairs are excluded.
- These may not be used on pavements and pedestrian areas, as well as on interurban roads, crossings, motorways and highways that pass-through towns, or in tunnels.
- They will have to comply with the rules of the road like other vehicles, so drivers may be subjected to the breathalyser test and headphones may not be used.
- These three measures will enter into force on January 2nd, 2021.
- In addition, these vehicles must have the corresponding certificates that certify that they comply with the technical requirements contemplated in the manual, two years after its publication.
Driving Licences
- The minimum age required to drive trucks is reduced from 21 to 18 years after having passed the 280-hour course for the professional aptitude certificate (CAP).
- The minimum age for driving coaches is also lowered to 18 years, but without passengers and within a maximum radius of 50 km. It will only be permitted to carry a passenger from the age of 21 and with the CAP of 280 hours.
- The weight of vans for the transport of goods that can be driven in national territory with the B licence is increased from 3,500 kg to 4,250 kg, only when the increase in mass is due to the new propulsion systems.
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This article was translated by Torrevieja Translators for the benefit of the English speaking community, in collaboration with N332.
For any traffic related queries, head over to N332 where you can ask questions and see the latest updates.
Sources: https://www.cope.es/actualidad/vivi...son-las-novedades-ley-trafico-20201110_989374
Full translation below:
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Six demerit points for using the mobile and new speed limits: these are the novelties of the Traffic LawThe council of ministers has approved a bundle of legal reforms that, amongst other measures, raises the demerit point subtraction from 3 to 6 the points for the use of mobile phones while driving.
The council of ministers has approved a bunch of legal reforms that, amongst others, raises the demerit points that will be subtracted for the use of mobile phone at the wheel from 3 to 6, limits the speed of one-way single lane urban roads to 30 kilometres per hour and regulates scooters, which may not exceed kilometres per hour.
Some measures that are included in the reform of the Traffic law are, use of motor vehicles and road safety, the general traffic regulations, the general vehicle regulations and the general driver regulations.
The objective is to create a new model of road safety that will reduce fatalities and serious injuries by 50 percent over the next decade, in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.
These are the main measures:
Reform of licence points- The points to be deducted for driving while holding a mobile in hand increases from 3 to 6. The 200-euro fine is maintained.
-The points to be deducted for not using seat belts, child restraint systems, helmets and other protection elements raises from 3 to 4 points. In addition, the misuse of these elements is penalized, such as wearing the helmet or the belt incorrectly without fastening them.
- “Carrying detection mechanisms for radars in vehicles”, even if they are deactivated, will be a serious offence, sanctioned with a 500 euros fine and the loss of three points.
- Cars and motorcycles may not exceed the speed limits by more than 20 kilometres per hour on conventional roads when overtaking other vehicles.
- 2 points on licences can be recovered for taking courses on safe driving certified by the DGT.
- The period to recover the initial balance of points without committing offences is consolidated in two years, regardless of the seriousness of the infractions committed.
- Using unauthorized intercommunication devices in driving tests will be considered a very serious offence, sanctioned with a 500 euros fine and 6 months ban from testing again.
- People and goods transport companies will be able to access the online drivers' registry to find out if their staff' driving licences are valid or not. It will only be reported in red (not valid) or green (valid).
Urban Travel- It will not be possible to exceed 20 km/h on single carriageway roads that have a pavement platform.
- Those with a single lane of traffic in each direction, will be limited to 30 km/h.
- Those with two or more lanes of traffic per direction, the limit will continue to be 50 km/h.
Personal Mobility Vehicles.- Vehicles with one or more wheels, equipped with a single seat and powered exclusively by electric motors, such as scooters and Segways will be regulated, the maximum speed will be between 6 and 25 km/h. Vehicles for people with reduced mobility such as wheelchairs are excluded.
- These may not be used on pavements and pedestrian areas, as well as on interurban roads, crossings, motorways and highways that pass-through towns, or in tunnels.
- They will have to comply with the rules of the road like other vehicles, so drivers may be subjected to the breathalyser test and headphones may not be used.
- These three measures will enter into force on January 2nd, 2021.
- In addition, these vehicles must have the corresponding certificates that certify that they comply with the technical requirements contemplated in the manual, two years after its publication.
Driving Licences- The minimum age required to drive trucks is reduced from 21 to 18 years after having passed the 280-hour course for the professional aptitude certificate (CAP).
- The minimum age for driving coaches is also lowered to 18 years, but without passengers and within a maximum radius of 50 km. It will only be permitted to carry a passenger from the age of 21 and with the CAP of 280 hours.
- The weight of vans for the transport of goods that can be driven in national territory with the B licence is increased from 3,500 kg to 4,250 kg, only when the increase in mass is due to the new propulsion systems.
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This article was translated by Torrevieja Translators for the benefit of the English speaking community, in collaboration with N332.
For any traffic related queries, head over to N332 where you can ask questions and see the latest updates.
Sources: https://www.cope.es/actualidad/vivi...son-las-novedades-ley-trafico-20201110_989374
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