The amount of tolls in Spain
The amount of the fee in Spain depends on the distance traveled and the category of the vehicle. Toll stations are operated by several dozen companies, but the average car fee is about 249 ₴ per 100 km. You can find a comprehensive overview of fees and a fee calculator at Autopistas.com .
Categories of vehicles in Spain
In Spain, vehicles are divided into light vehicles (Ligeros), heavy vehicles 1 and 2 (Pesados 1 and 2). We present only a general classification, vehicle categories may differ depending on the operator.
- Ligeros passenger cars Ligeros
light vehicles
Motorcycles
Cars, cars with trailers
Vans and minibuses with 2 axles and 4 wheels - Heavy vehicles 1| Pesados 1
Trucks and 2 axles with trailer
Vehicles with 3 axles - Heavy vehicles 2 | Pesados 2
Trucks with or without trailer with 4 axles or more
| highway section | Motorcycles | Cars | Trucks (Pesados 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona – Wendrell (68 km) | 55.8 € | 11.59 € | 20.46 € |
| Bilbao – Zaragoza (305 km) | 33.75 € | 33.75 € | 61.35 € |
| Leon – Ostrog (51 km) | 5.25 € | 5.25 € | 7.10 € |
Tolls in Spain
In Spain, most paid sections have a closed system. This means that when you enter the motorway, you pick up your ticket at the turnstile and pay at the exit or at the end of the toll section.
Payment by cash or card
Tolls can be paid in cash or by credit card at toll stations. Common payment cards are accepted such as MasterCard, Visa, Dinners and many more. Banknotes with a maximum value of 50 euros and all coins, except for 1 and 2 cents, are accepted for cash settlement.
Electronic fees via Via-T
Via-T is an electronic fare collection system. A device must be attached to the windshield of the car to record each passage through the gate. Via-T drivers do not need to stop, the device is automatically read and the required amount is debited once a month. Up to 50% discount on selected sections.
Bip&Drive
An elegant solution is to use Via-T via the Bip&Drive function . Bip&Drive collects tolls automatically in Spain, Portugal and France.
The service offers parking in more than 100 car parks throughout Spain, including in some residential areas. You can choose from several recurring billing offers that include equipment rental, administration, and account maintenance. Motorcycle drivers can rent a wristband from Bip&Drive, which in all respects will replace the in-vehicle electronic fare device.
Paid sites in Spain
The highway in Spain called is divided into Autovia and Autopista. Roads marked as Autopista (AP) are mostly toll roads, Autovia (A) are free. Roads around Madrid are marked as Radial (R) and Freeway (M). Roads marked as radial are toll roads, motorways are usually free.
Toll sections of motorways in Spain
- AP-1 Burgos – Armignon
- AP-2 Alfaharin – Barcelona
- AP-4 Dos Hermanas – Cadiz
- AP-6 Collado Villalba – Adanero
- AP-7 France A9 – Barcelona – Valencia – Guadiaro
- AP-8 France A63 – Valle de Trapaga
- AP-9 Ferrol-Santiago de Compostela – Portugal A3
- AP-15 Tudela – Pamplona – Irurzun
- AP-36 Okana–La Roda
- AP-41 Madrid–Toledo
- AP-46 Alto de las Pedrizas – Malaga
- AP-51 Villacastin – Avila
- AP-53 Santiago de Compostela – Ourense
- AP-61 San Rafael – Segovia
- AP-66 Кампоманес – The Virgin of the Path
- AP-68 Bilbao – Zaragoza
- AP-71 Leon – Astorga
- AG-55 A Coruña – Carballo
- AG-57 Puxeiros – Bayonne
- C-16 Sant Cugat – Manresa (E 9)
- C-32 Castelldafels – Al Bandrel
- C-32 Mongat – Palafolsch
- C-33 Barcelona – Monmelo
- M-12 Barcelona – Monmelo
- R-2 Madrid / M-50 – Guadalajara
- R-3 Madrid / M-40 – Arganda
- R-4 Madrid / M-50 – Okana
- R-5 Madrid / M-40 – Navalcarnero
Map of motorways and toll roads in Spain
An indicative map of Spanish motorway tolls is available on the Via-T website, and their list of price lists on Autopistas is Tarifas .
Sections paid by a special fee
In addition to tolls, there are tolls for tunnels on certain roads and motorways in Spain. Paid tunnels, for example: Tunnel del Cadi and Tunnels de Valvidrera . The Valvidrera Tunnel has a double fare, you pay extra to travel during peak hours, which is in the morning from 7:30 to 10:30 and in the afternoon from 17:00 to 21:00.
| Tunnel | Motorcycles | Cars | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel del Cadi | € 10.19 | € 12.64 | € 27.60 |
| Tunnel de Valvidreraa ve špičku | € 3.54 | € 4.55 | € 7.15 |
| Tunnels de Valvidreraa except peak hours | € 3.15 | € 4.04 | € 6.36 |
Speed limit in Spain
- City: 50 km / h
- Outside the city: 90 km / h
- On the motorcycle track: 100 km/h
- On the torso: 120 km / h
Fines for unpaid travel
The police can collect a fine for unpaid travel on the spot up to the amount of 300 €
Speeding fines in Spain
While in many other European countries the top speed has been reduced, in Spain this trend has failed, despite a decrease in accidents. Until now, you can drive on motorways 120 km / h, on expressways 100 km / h, in cities 50 km / h.
If you receive a fine from an automatic radar in your mailbox, you can halve the amount of your payment with an expedited payment. But be careful, by doing this you are waiving your right to appeal against it. On roads and highways there is often a so-called civilian guard, that is, public protection, which can be recognized by dark green cars. But the local cops are lenient and helpful if you need advice.
Radar detectors are banned in Spain. Drive carefully, especially on highways around cities and in the Canary Islands, where a lot is measured.
Speeding in the city
- 1-20 km / h: € 50
- 21-30 km / h: 150 € and 2 points
- 31-40 km / h: € 200 and 4 points
- 41-50 km/h: 250 €, 6 points and withdrawal of driving license for 1-3 months
- 51-60 km/h: 300 €, 6 points and withdrawal of driving license for 1-3 months
- over 60 km/h: 6-12 monthly fines can be imposed, calculated according to the salary. The conclusion can also be provided for 3-6 months, 12 points
Exceeding the speed limit outside the city
- 1-30 km / h: € 50
- 31-50 km / h: 150 € and 2 points
- 51-60 km / h: € 200 and 4 points
- 61-70 km/h: 250 €, 6 points and withdrawal of driving license for 1-3 months
- 71-80 km/h: 300 €, 6 points and withdrawal of driving license for 1-3 months
- over 80 km/h: 6-12 monthly fines can be imposed, calculated according to the salary. The conclusion can also be provided for 3-6 months, 12 points
Driving fines in Spain
Since 2006, Spain has had a points system for assessing traffic violations. The driver has 12 points on his account, the so-called “punto”, from which points are deducted for offenses, like ours. A novice driver or a driver returning a driver’s license after it has been withdrawn starts with 8 points.
Violations are most often rated 2, 3, 4 or 6 points. In general, you cannot lose more than 8 points per day. You can only lose all points for very serious offenses, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or with a high amount of alcohol in the blood, if you exceed the speed limit by more than 50%.
If you’re good on the road, you can get your glasses back. If you don’t lose any more points within two years of your last offense (or three years of a very serious offense), you’ll be back in your original 12 points.
If you run out of points, your driver’s license will be revoked and you will not be allowed to drive any vehicle. After 6 months, you can take courses and exams and apply for a new driver’s license.
If you drive a car with 0 points on your account, you are committing a crime and you face imprisonment for a period of 3 to 6 months.
Since March of this year, a new road law has been in force, which has strengthened some penalties for traffic violations.
- Driving without headlights in poor visibility – 200 € and 3 points
- Driving under the influence of alcohol – up to 1000 € and 6 (max. 12) points
- Driving without wearing seat belts – 200 € and 4 points
- Using a mobile phone while driving – 200€ and 6 points
- Traveling with an unfastened child or without a car seat – a fine of 200 € and 3 points
Mandatory vehicle equipment in Spain
- Reflective vest
- Warning triangle (2 pieces for vehicles registered in Spain)
A fire extinguisher is mandatory for buses and large commercial vehicles.
Drivers and passengers of motorcycles, mopeds and ATVs must wear a crash helmet.
Tires
Minimum tread depth 1.6mm. There is no general obligation to use winter tires in Spain.
In some regions, the obligatory nature of winter vehicles is indicated by a corresponding road sign. Snow chains are a must in heavy snow or on snow-covered roads. They can be driven at a maximum speed of 50 km/h.
Studded tires are allowed in case of snow or ice on the road.
Seat belts
The use of seat belts is mandatory for all vehicle occupants.
Children in the car
Children under 135 cm tall or under 12 years of age must be transported in a child car seat or in a child seat appropriate for their height and weight. From this border, children can be transported in the passenger seat and seat belts for adults can be used.
Alcohol at the wheel
In Spain, the following limits apply to blood alcohol per mille:
- 0.5‰ – the general limit for all
- 0.3‰ – novice drivers with a driver’s license for less than two years
- 0.3‰ – professional drivers, ambulance drivers, drivers carrying dangerous goods, or drivers of special vehicles
Penalties for blood alcohol:
- 0.3 – 0.5‰: 500 € and 4 points
- 0.5 – 0.6‰: 1000 € and 6 points
- more than 0.60‰: felony, imprisonment for 3 to 6 months, community service for 6 to 12 months (or fine), and loss of RP for 1-4 years
Daytime running lights
Motorcycles and mopeds are required to have daytime running lights.
For other vehicles, daytime running lights are optional. However, in tunnels and, of course, also in poor visibility, it is necessary to turn on the light.