The UK Government has launched a consultation on changes to the driving test. They have also provided details of these proposals, as they are encouraging the public to get involved in the process. In particular, they are looking to provoke discussion and consultation between certain groups such as teachers, parents and school pupils, as well as colleagues I the driver …

As a little fun feature this month we decided to troll through Ebay and look for some of the police related memorabilia on sale. Actually, we first stumbled across the CHiPs motorbike for sale and as that fitted in with some of the other features this month we thought it would be a great idea to feature it. Then we …

It is probably safe to say that all road users have witnessed a bicycle rider going through a red light or riding on the pavement, a practice that many find frustrating, but always one that raises the same question, are cyclists allowed to do such things? The simple answer is NO. In terms of law, once a bicycle is being …

The rules regarding traffic lights are covered by the Reglamento General de Circulación, or the general driving laws. In particular, Article 146. In Article 146 it details how a steady red light means stop and prohibits vehicles from passing it, and, where it exists, the accompanying white stop line. Similarly, where the red light is displayed beyond a junction, the …

Last month, we mentioned about new radar speed detectors that can be carried on motorbikes, part of a new range of equipment purchased by the Spanish government to improve road safety. Since then, the internet has gone wild with stories about these radars with some old myths resurfacing and a lot of speculation becoming accepted as fact. This month, we …