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Car
Hire
If
you wish to hire a car we recommend Edi Rent A Car of El
Campello. They also have a pick up/drop off point at Alicante
airport.
When
Driving in Spain
A full UK driving license is
required and minimum driving age is 18
Drive on the right!
Drink
driving laws
Beware in Spain. Spain is much stricter than the UK when it comes to
drink driving laws, only allowing 0.5 milligrams of alcohol per
millilitre of blood (UK limit is 0.8 - correct March 2007 source: Think
)
Seat
Belts
Seat Belts are obligatory front and rear.
Speed
Limits
The Spanish are quite vigilant when it comes to speed limits. Radar
sppeed traps are common and on the spot cash fines can be heavy. The
general rule where not otherwise stated is:
Motorway /
Dual Carriageway 120 km/h (75mph)
Open Road
90-100 km/h (56-62mph)
Town
50 km/h (31mph)
Head
Light Convertors
Head light convertors are
compulsory.
Replacement Bulbs
A
replacement bulb set is compulsory.
First
Aid Kit
Advised but not compulsory.
Useful
Terms when Driving
Ceda
el Paso Give Way
Cuidado
Drive with care
Desvio
Detour
Dirreccion
Unica One Way
Todas
Direcciones All Directions
Autopista
Motorway
Salida
Motorway Exit
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