One thing that you must always remember for Spain is that you must keep your original driving licence on you when you are driving your car as well as the original ownership documents, ITV certificate, insurance schedule and insurance premium receipt.

There is no 7-day rule in Spain, some Traffic Police may give you the benefit of the doubt however the Guardia Civil will fine you on the spot for not producing these documents when asked.
 
If you are driving a foreign car, for example a British plated car, then you must insure you also have your licence, V5, MOT, Insurance Cover note with Green Card and most importantly the car must be Taxed, with the Tax disc displayed at all times.

We would recommend you take copies to keep at home but ensure the originals are in the car whilst using it.
 
You must wear seat belts in the front of the car at all times. Where fitted then seatbelts must be worn in the back seats as well.
 
It is also a legal requirement for ALL vehicles to carry two warning triangles in the vehicle in case you breakdown as well as a fluorescent jacket which must be reachable from inside the vehicle and not placed in the boot.
 
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to sit in the front seats.
 
It is mandatory to keep the following equipment in your vehicle:

• Set of bulbs and tools necessary to replace them.
• Two red warning triangles officially approved by the Internal Ministry (Ministerio de Interior)
• Spare tyre and tools necessary to replace it.
• A fluorescent jacket, which you must be able to put on before leaving the car in the event of breakdown.

All EU driving licences are recognised. If you are European Union citizen then you may drive in Spain using your existing licence.
 
Although a little inconvenient on some motor bikes (lack of storage areas), all documents should be carried with you at all times.

Helmets are compulsory on all bikes in Spain. 

Please note that the above is a guide pure and simple and is not to be deemed as the correct course of action.  When in doubt speak to a lawyer or professional in the relevant field. 121autos.com will not be held responsible for inaccuracies in any of the above text.