1. The notorious shortcut around Zaragoza between Magallon and La Alumina is now fully surfaced (has been terrible for years) and saves miles if going to Calatayud / Savinan
2. The Autoroute Irun to St Vincent de Tyrosse is south west France has become very expensive at least 20euros for car+van
Other autoroutes in France seem to have put up the Class 2 tolls as well.
3. Some French autoroute tool boths are now unmanned, but seem to accept UK credit cards OK - unlike French petrol pumps.
4. In contrast to previous years, Guarda Civil in ;the Mojacar / Garrucha areas of SE Spain have become very random breathalyser happy - stoppages common particularly alte afternoon early evening.
5. Local Spanish press claim GC are now considering any Sat Nav visibile to driver to be illegal - you need to rely on voice only prompts. Hand held phones are supposed to be illegal but are in widespread use - beware the HGV weaving about on the road.
Most / all of this is probably old news to many, but may be useful to someone going for first time.
2. The Autoroute Irun to St Vincent de Tyrosse is south west France has become very expensive at least 20euros for car+van
Other autoroutes in France seem to have put up the Class 2 tolls as well.
3. Some French autoroute tool boths are now unmanned, but seem to accept UK credit cards OK - unlike French petrol pumps.
4. In contrast to previous years, Guarda Civil in ;the Mojacar / Garrucha areas of SE Spain have become very random breathalyser happy - stoppages common particularly alte afternoon early evening.
5. Local Spanish press claim GC are now considering any Sat Nav visibile to driver to be illegal - you need to rely on voice only prompts. Hand held phones are supposed to be illegal but are in widespread use - beware the HGV weaving about on the road.
Most / all of this is probably old news to many, but may be useful to someone going for first time.
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