Driving Tips
If this is your first time driving in Spain or you have driven in Spain for some time and are looking to refresh yourself on the rules of the road. We hope you find the following information usefull :

The rules of the road are strictly enforced in Spain, so keep these few comments in mind and you should'nt have any problems.
Firstly as a tourist it does not make you exempt from the rules of the road in any country. As mentioned already Spanish Police enforce the rules of the road strictly.
It is suggested to get yourself a decent road map and learn the different road signs that will tell you speed limits, lane changes etc, as this will help you with navigating around the country.
To mention the obvoius, you must drive on the right hand side of the road at all times while on Spanish roads.
In most cases you must give way to traffic from the left unless otherwise marked. Do not pull into the middle of the road to turn left if there is a solid line in the road.
As always when driving in foreign countries, roundabouts are particularly trecherous, take your time and be aware of what other drivers are doing around you.
The maximum speed limit on most motorways in Spain is 120kph, however the Autovia dual carriageway has speed limits up to 140kph, keep your eyes peeled for signs as they vary quite often.

Driving Laws
You will neeed to have your driving license, registration and a certificate of insurance, obviously if you are hiring a car not all these will be needed but it is advised to have the car-hire agreement to hand to prove you have the right to drive the vehicle.
If you are driving a hired car and received insurance from a independant company then they should of provided you with documentation to this affect, make sure you have this to hand also.
When in Spain and you fancy a pint, it may be wiser to not if you are driving. For new drivers the law is 0.01% for everyone else you get an extra 0.04% making it a whopping 0.05% legal limit. The Spanish authorities are strict on drunk driving so it is wise to make sure you follow their requirements as the penalties tend to be either a heavy fine, loss of license and imprisonment depending on the extent of your drunkeness.
Seatbelts must be worn by all passengers in both the front and the rear of the vehicle. Children under 12 years of age must not sit in the front. Any small children should be secured in a baby seat in the rear of the vehicle. Your car-hire company will provide these if necessary.
Speaking on mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited by Spanish law. Which also includes while pulled over on the side of the road, you must exit the vehicle as the driver to speak on your phone. You can however use a hands free kit without any problems, but a noteworthy comment is that use of earpieces and earphones are prohibited.

Parking
When parking in Spain, watch out for signs and the yellow painted curb which specify no parking. In other areas there will be signs allowing parking and in some cases a blue box outlining a car parking space. There is also a parking attendent in a lot of cases who you can buy a parking ticket from. Maximum stay is usually 2 hours. Again be careful not to park in a space not allowed or for too long as it is not uncommon for your car to be towed and a sticker left on the footpath letting you know where you can retrieve your car, for a fine of course.