I'm surprised to find a very comprehensive guide relating to the equivalent of the Highway Code, file:///C:/Users/sally/Downloads/BOE-020_Codigo_de_Trafico_y_Seguridad_Vial.pdf. Images from page 142!
I have often questionned the various ways drivers tackle the roundabouts over here. When driving in Spain, the roundabout should be treated as if the road were straight and the left hand lane should only be used for overtaking.
The following explanation is taken from the Spanish equivalent of the Highway Code. 'When there is more than one lane on a roundabout, you will normally travel around the roundabout in the right hand lane – the outside of the roundabout'. So what exactly is the inside lane for? 'to carry out an overtake or if the lane is signed for your direction of travel'. And what should you if you’re on the inside and want to exit and someone is blocking your way? 'under no circumstances should a driver cut the course of other vehicles using the roundabout in order to exit from it'. So there you have it. Travelling right around the roundabout in the outside (right hand) lane is the correct way of doing it.
Spanish drivers are taught to drive using their mirrors without checking their blind spots. You should bear this mind and be particularly careful on motorways. You might find drivers just pull out onto the motorway from the slip road.
Also, worryingly I have had scary driving moments recently, where locals are cycling in the dark with no lights whatsoever. Be aware.
In addition, I have found some interesting information for some of the more unknown driving fines:
Putting on make-up, eating or setting a GPS while driving: 100 euro fine
Using a mobile phone: 200 euro fine and 3 points off your licence
Driving with your elbow out of the window: 100 euro fine
Driving barechested or barefoot: 200 euro fine
Driving on the inside or middle lane of a motorway when the outside lane is free: 200 euro fine
Needlessly sounding your horn: 80 euro fine (the horn should only be used to avoid an accident)
Having a "For sale" or "Se vende" sign on the window: 200 euro fine
Listening to excessively loud music: 80 euro fine
Driving barechested or barefoot: 200 euro fine
Out-of-date driving licence or no MOT certificate: 200 euro fine
Going through an amber traffic light: 80 euro fine (this is only permitted when it is impossible to brake)
Not having a spare of glasses if you need glasses for driving: 90 euro fine.
I've seen regular episodes of the above over here!