Rules & paperwork brings together information for informed vehicle decisions. Start with the intended use and market, then check each guide’s sources and review date.
14 articles
MotorcyclesA motorcycle’s environmental classification depends on the data recorded by the DGT. Learn how to check it by registration number, validate a used bike’s documents and avoid confusing the sticker with LEZ rules.
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Camping & RVsA guide to telling parking apart from camping, checking the conditions of a stop and preparing an alternative before sleeping in a campervan or motorhome.
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CarsA guide to checking paperwork, history, approval, equipment and costs before buying an imported used passenger car in Spain.
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BoatingA guide to choosing between boat hire with or without a skipper and checking qualifications, navigation area, insurance, deposit, fuel, weather and handover before booking.
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MotorcyclesFind out when a motorcycle needs its Spanish ITV inspection, how to calculate its age, which documents to check and how to assess a used bike’s history.
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Light mobilityA listing that says “certified” is not sufficient proof. This guide explains how to check a scooter against the official DGT list, what identification to request and what changes when buying used.
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Commercial vehiclesA guide to checking when ATP may be required for a temperature-controlled delivery van and which documents to review before buying, converting or renting.
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CarsThe vehicle documents, towbar, actual weight and maximum authorised masses (MAM; MMA in Spanish documentation) answer different questions. This guide explains how to check them before buying or hitching up a trailer, caravan or motorcycle trailer, and when to review B96 or B+E.
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CarsWhat car environmental labels mean, which documents to check on a used car, and why the DGT sticker does not determine the category on its own.
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MotorcyclesA guide to checking whether a new or used motorcycle can be ridden on an A2 licence: legal limits, original power, power-to-weight ratio and documents to review before completing the purchase.
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Camping & RVsHistorical reference on the scenarios for up to 750 kg, code 96 and B+E set out in linked consolidated 2023 texts. It cannot determine the current licence requirements or resolve every case involving a caravan over 750 kg.
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Agricultural & industrialA guide to identifying which machinery must be registered with ROMA, preparing the documents and reviewing a transfer or deregistration of agricultural equipment.
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