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Do cities without traffic signs exist?
The city without traffic signs is not a mere utopia. It has existed for years in some countries. Although it still has some way to go, since, despite pedestrian priority, there is a lot to…
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More than 200 people joined the online session “New Roadside Assistance Regulation”
The Royal Decree on Roadside Assistance was the subject of an online training session promoted last week by REAC and other sector organisations. “New Roadside Assistance Regulation” was the…
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REAC requests exemption from road use charges for the roadside assistance sector
The association's president urges public representatives to meet with the sector to explain its position on the application of these new charges, from which it should be exempt. The…
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Tips for driving in spring
The days are getting longer, temperatures are improving, and we may feel more like taking the car out for a drive. Or we earn our living with a tow-truck service. Yes, it's spring…
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Grúas La Bruja raises the profile of women in roadside assistance
It is a fact that women have joined the roadside assistance sector as one more asset. But raising the profile of their work is very necessary. At REAC, we lead by example. Villodre tells us…
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Royal Decree on roadside assistance approved, with a particular focus on training
Among the new Traffic rules for 2021 is the reform of two pieces of legislation that particularly affect roadside assistance operators, and which make up the Royal Decree. Less than a month…
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REAC and AGREGA GRÚAS call for the sector to be included in the third vaccination group
We suffered an 85% drop in demand during the strict lockdown in 2020. Given that roadside assistance is essential, we are asking to be included in the third vaccination group. REAC and…
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What is the “bullet passenger”?
Is there any excuse for not fastening your seat belt, or not using child restraint systems? Absolutely not. Are there consequences for not making these simple gestures? Sadly, yes…
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Happy Women's Day at REAC
Today is 8 March, a day of celebration for women all over the world. The roadside assistance sector is also made up of us, women professionals. Equally... we are REAC. And because we are…
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Roadside Assistance Protocol (II)
Today we will talk about the terminology that accompanies those of us who work in roadside assistance, from A to Z. Being a roadside assistance operator, providing a tow-truck service…
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Vehicles must slow down when overtaking cyclists to prevent accidents
Pere Navarro announced the new rule at a forum where he also referred to the future requirement to wear gloves and helmets for motorcyclists and riders, respectively. The…
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Find out about the new regulation of personal mobility vehicles affecting scooters and the like
The evolution of the General Traffic Regulations does not only reduce speed in cities: it also affects motorised vehicles that have burst onto the scene in recent times. One of the big news…