UK tourists on holiday in Spain with children must follow 'compulsory' rule

James Rodger

3 June 2024 at 2:40 am·2-min read

UK tourists who are on holiday in Spain alongside their children have been warned over a "compulsory" rule they need to follow or risk fines. Holidaymakers heading out from the UK to the European Union holiday hotspot have been warned over car seat rules.

The UK Foreign Office has explained: "Seatbelts are compulsory for all passengers in the front and back seats. Children under 1.35m in height must use an approved child safety seat secured on the back seat. Children are only permitted to travel in the front seat of the car if the rear seats are already occupied by other children or if the vehicle does not have rear seats.

"Car hire agencies can provide child seats, so let them know you need one when you reserve the car. Incorrect installation of a child seat or not wearing a seatbelt can be considered a serious offence and met with fines." The Foreign Office added: "Spain has strict drink-driving laws. Police regularly carry out roadside checks for alcohol and drugs.

"Penalties include fines, loss of licence and a prison sentence. The police can give you on-the-spot fines for a variety of driving offences including speeding. If you accept the fine and pay within 20 days, it will be reduced by 50 per cent.

"More information on how to pay is available on the Spanish driving agency website. It is illegal to use a mobile phone when driving, even if you have pulled over to the side of the road. You must be completely away from the road. Using an earpiece is also illegal. Only completely hands-free units are allowed."

The warning comes ahead of the holiday season with Brits venturing to the likes of the Canary Islands and the Balearics. Popular destinations for Brits heading to Spain include the likes of capital city Madrid, Barcelona, the likes of Malaga and Valencia and Seville, as well as holiday islands like Lanzarote, Tenerife, Menorca, Majorca, Ibiza and more.

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