Holidaymakers visiting Spain warned over £170 fine for common driving mistake

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Brits abroad in Spain could be slapped with a hefty fine for a common bad driving habit. Motorists planning to visit the country this summer have been warned their actions could result in a £170 penalty.

Many of us travel to the continent for family holidays during the warmer months, with Spain being a favourite destination. However, drivers are being advised to familiarise themselves with the driving laws after the introduction of a new Spanish law this January, reports SomersetLive.

Andrew Jervis, CEO of leading online mechanic marketplace ClickMechanic, commented: "Driving while on holidays in another country can be an incredibly enjoyable experience and gives us much more freedom to enjoy the local surroundings." READ MORE: ‘I stayed at a spa hotel in the Lakes and even a fire alarm couldn't ruin how relaxed I felt’ "But motorists must keep in mind that many countries in Europe carry driving laws that don't exist here in the UK, and it is easy to get caught out.

Since January, Spanish police have been getting tough on drivers who fail to use their indicators, which many drivers will admit they are guilty of from time to time." "This summer, falling foul of this rule could land you with a €200, or £170, fine as law enforcement officers get tough on offenders.