If you’re a driver, you may have at one time or another over the past few months felt as if you’re being watched. Well, you can rule out paranoia, as there has definitely been a significant increase in police controls, speed traps etc as part of new road safety measures.
If your car is more than 10 years old, you may have also received a similar letter to the one shown here, “encouraging” you to improve road safety by purchasing a newer car. According to statistics, more than 50% of vehicles on Spanish roads are more than 10 years old, doubling the risk of death in the event of an accident as opposed to newer cars. During the last year alone, more than 13 million letters were sent out to car owners who fell under this category and there are more in the pipeline.
