For anyone already in Spain or about to come. The Guarda Civil now use unmarked road cars, despite many assurances that they do not do so. If you are spotted the first you will know is a car behind flashing its lights and a reverse lettering red Guarda Civil sign coming down from the sunvisor position (reverse lettering so you read Guarda Civil in your mirror. The spot fine for even the most trivial offence is now 105 euros i.e. about £100 with the choice of paying or challenging which - if lost - means double the fine.
If this happens, be sure you get the second copy of the ticket and that it is signed by both the officers. Also, since they use a no-carbon paper that your copy is actually legible, since they don't seem to press very hard.
There has been a marked increase in GC road activity this year, particularly in the Andelucia / Mojacar area. It is difficult not to wonder if the falling revenue due to falling tourist numbers is not being recovered by other means.
If this happens, be sure you get the second copy of the ticket and that it is signed by both the officers. Also, since they use a no-carbon paper that your copy is actually legible, since they don't seem to press very hard.
There has been a marked increase in GC road activity this year, particularly in the Andelucia / Mojacar area. It is difficult not to wonder if the falling revenue due to falling tourist numbers is not being recovered by other means.