Spain Toll Roads 2026 — Peaje Tariffs, VIA-T, AP-6 to AP-9

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Here you'll find a snapshot of the rules you need when driving across Europe. Every country sets its own speed limits, alcohol thresholds, winter-tyre dates and required-equipment checklist — always open the country page you're heading to for the precise figures and fines.

• Hız sınırları

  - Built-up areas: 50 km/h (30 km/h on single-lane streets since 2021 reform; 20 km/h on shared-use streets) - Conventional roads (extraurbano): 90 km/h (cars/motorcycles), 80 km/h (vehicles > 3.5 t to 7.5 t), 70 km/h (HGV > 7.5 t) - Autovía / Autopista: 120 km/h (cars/motorcycles), 100 km/h (vans ≤ 3.5 t), 90 km/h (vehicles > 3.5 t) - Adverse weather: drivers must reduce speed appropriately (no fixed rain limit unlike France) - Daytime running lights mandatory only in tunnels, fog and rain (not full year)

• Alkol ve telefon kullanımı

  - Alcohol limit: 0.5 g/L blood (0.25 mg/L breath) for experienced drivers - New drivers (< 2 years' licence) and professional drivers: 0.3 g/L blood (0.15 mg/L breath) - 0.5–1.2 g/L: administrative offence, €500–€1,000 + 4–6 demerit points - Above 1.2 g/L: criminal offence, up to €1,200 fine + 3–6 months prison + 1–4 year licence suspension - Holding a mobile phone while driving: €200 fine + 6 demerit points (since 2022 reform raised from 3 to 6 points) - Wearing earphones, headphones or earbuds while driving: €200 + 3 points (banned even in one ear)

• Kış ekipmanları

  - Winter tyres are NOT mandatory by law in Spain (unique alongside Poland in the EU) - Snow chains are mandatory only when the "Cadenas obligatorias" sign is displayed — typically on Cantabrian and Pyrenean mountain passes (Pajares, Huerna, Somport, La Bonaigua) - Once chains are required, vehicles without them must turn back at the checkpoint - Studded tyres are permitted year-round but rarely used - Drivers should still carry chains in winter when crossing high passes (Madrid → Asturias, Madrid → French Pyrenees)

• Zorunlu ekipman

  - V-16 luminous emergency beacon — mandatory for ALL vehicles since 1 January 2026 (replaces the previous 2 warning triangles). DGT-certified, connected V-16 sends your location automatically when activated. - Until 1 Jan 2026: two warning triangles (one in front, one behind) - High-visibility reflective vest (mandatory) — must be worn when leaving the vehicle on autovía / autopista - Spare tyre or repair kit: not legally required but strongly recommended - Documents: driving licence (permiso de conducir), vehicle registration (permiso de circulación), insurance (seguro) - DGT Environmental Sticker (Etiqueta Ambiental: 0, ECO, C, B) — mandatory for entering low-emission zones (ZBE) in Madrid 360, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla and ~150 other cities

• Yolcu güvenliği

  - Seat belts are mandatory in every seat, front and rear - Children under 135 cm must use an approved child restraint (silla infantil) adapted to size and weight - Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat unless secured in a child seat AND no rear seat is available - Motorcycle: helmet is mandatory for both rider and pillion passenger - Daytime running lights are required for motorcycles year-round - Pets must be secured (carrier, harness, or rear grille); driving with an unrestrained pet is a €100 fine + 3 points