British holidaymakers and expatriates driving in Spain could be slapped with hefty fines up to £335 for failing to adhere to new motoring regulations. The Spanish government is implementing fresh red road markings throughout the EU member state to curb accidents on dangerous stretches and clarify no-overtake zones.
These actions follow an extensive analysis revealing that most serious traffic incidents occur on conventional roads. Violating these guidelines might lead to a penalty of €400 (£340) and four penalty points deducted from their licence.
Motorists’ reaction to the red line initiative has been mixed online with comments suggesting education is key. One individual remarked: “You mean only tourists don’t know the law or haven’t got common sense? How about the locals. I think the red lines are more aimed for them.”
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A fellow road user expressed scepticism about its efficacy, saying: “Plenty of locals haven’t a clue and don’t seem to care much about driving rules. I don’t think a red line will deter the idiots. Visiting cyclists could do with some road sense input too,”.
Meanwhile, another commenter highlighted the need for better information dissemination: “Again, this, and potentially the proposed new rules on passing pedestrians and cyclists needs to be given out to anyone non resident in Spain when renting a car so they know the law,” they wrote, reports Birmingham Live.
In the UK, a double continuous white line on the road is a clear signal that overtaking is not allowed. This rule is particularly enforced on roads with blind bends or hills where overtaking could lead to dangerous situations.
As per Rule 129 of the UK Highway Code, drivers are strictly advised not to cross or straddle these lines unless it is safe and necessary to enter adjoining premises or a side road. However, exceptions are made for passing stationary vehicles, or overtaking pedal cycles, horses, or road maintenance vehicles that are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
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