Spain 2010

[Supabird1100]

Hello Jono
I spoke to a motorcycle cop today and asked about GPS.
They said no problems,but if they see you playing with it while riding you will probably get nicked.

Please ask your local motorcycle cop when his last training and update course was......it's been against Spanish motoring law to use GPS whilst driving or riding for about a year.

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/28/2809.asp

 

[Dark Angel]

Please ask your local motorcycle cop when his last training and update course was......it's been against Spanish motoring law to use GPS whilst driving or riding for about a year.

http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/28/2809.asp

The way I interpret it, the cop said "no problem with having GPS - just don't mess with it when you're riding/driving because that's illegal".

This was highlighted about 4 weeks ago:

... the "Illegal use of GPS; I-pods; Intercoms; and CD Players" ruling only became LAW in December 2009.

Note the writer's interpretation of the "Law" which, of course, should not be interpreted as a potential defence against prosecution:

"The law should come into effect within 6 months. It means that you can not touch your GPS screen while on the road"

 

[Supabird1100]

The way I interpret it, the cop said "no problem with having GPS - just don't mess with it when you're riding/driving because that's illegal".

And don't hook up an earpiece or use Bluetooth to hear the GPS instructions as the law states............"Driving using helmets, headsets or other devices that reduce the emphasis on driving or manually using mobile phones, navigation devices or any other communication system," earns three points and a 200 euro (US $275) fine, according to the legislation.

 

[honk]

Ok this is the way it is in Spain.
I called into the Guardia Civil today to clarify the SAT NAV situation.

As I said before no problem having sat nav on the bike or car but you will be nicked if you are seen playing with it while riding,this also applies to car drivers.

No sound equipment allowed in the helmet i.e. MP3,Bluetooth,bike to bike or bike to pillion.

I hope this makes sense to you all.

Any other info do not hesitate to get in touch.

If any one is in the Valencia -- Alicante area give me a shout.

 

[doghouse103]

Portsmouth to Santander ferry

I've been trying to book two guys with two bike in May from Portsmouth to Santander with Brittany ferries...Cost one way ?703..Expensive!! BUT
if you travel fron Santander to Plymouth one way two guys and two bike its only ?339. Are we getting ripped off here in Britian? I tried to complain and the woman cut me off, BITCH!!!!

 

[Gerrard]

You could always ride all the way down to San Sebastian using non toll roads...
we do it and its a nice ride/drive...and its good fun

 

[Supabird1100]

Ok this is the way it is in Spain.

No sound equipment allowed in the helmet i.e. MP3,Bluetooth,bike to bike or bike to pillion.

I thought I'd said that. :-0)

I was in the Valencia-Alicante area for almost 3 years.....not sorry to have left. :-0)

 

[Jono]

WELL, on balance with all the unknowns, I'll stick to one week here and 3 weeks in Thailand. Spain, no thanks.