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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.
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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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AviationThe PPL(A) allows you to fly aeroplanes privately in non-commercial operations, but requires regulated training, a medical certificate, examinations and valid ratings. This guide sets out what to check before choosing a school in Spain.
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DronesBefore taking off with a drone in Spain, identify its characteristics, confirm your operating category and check ENAIRE Drones before the flight. An open location may be subject to aeronautical, environmental, temporary or other applicable restrictions.
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