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What does the new emissions standard involve?
This year, news about restrictions on car traffic and the need to adapt to European emissions regulations has given the motor industry a real headache. The new…
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The DGT presents the connected vehicle platform 3.0
In its battle to achieve the goal of 0 deaths, 0 injuries and 0 emissions, the Dirección General de Tráfico has developed a platform that keeps road users connected in order to provide them…
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Failure to assist is a crime (even if we did not cause the accident)
Everyone knows that failing to assist when involved in an accident is a crime, but what happens if we witness an accident and do not help the victims? How many times have we read…
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Five essential apps for safe driving
Technology is part of most of the things we do in our daily lives, and driving is no exception. Our mobile phone can therefore become our best ally for safer driving…
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Driving during a "gota fría" (cold drop)
The "gota fría" (cold drop) phenomenon devastated part of the country last week, and once again showed that, when torrential rain is forecast, the best thing to do is stay at home. Image…
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Roadside Assistance Protocol
A breakdown or a road traffic accident requires specific interventions that must be subject to a set of rules. The aim is to keep everyone involved safe. The Spanish Road Safety Strategy…
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The new REAC website
We have redesigned our website. The aim is not just aesthetic. It is about making it more user-friendly for every user, and about publicising the Network's news in the best possible way…
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REAC attracts extraordinary interest from the roadside assistance sector at FIRECA
The 1st International Road Rescue Fair (FIRECA), held a week ago in Seville, is now history. History with a very positive outcome for REAC. Here is the story. Watch the video After three…
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Insurance is compulsory whether or not the car is driven, according to the EU Court
A ruling by the European Court of Justice establishes that a roadworthy vehicle must be insured even if it is kept parked on private land. The insurance broker, insurers… will be part…
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30% of drivers need roadside assistance at least once a year
A study by LeasePlan, a leasing company, analysed the sector in 2014, providing a series of very interesting figures for understanding how the service works. Tyre failure, various…
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The Ministry of Labour warns that workers' situation must be regularised
The Under-Secretary for Labour, Raúl Riesco, has urged at least 50,000 companies to correct their employees' situation, given the signs of labour fraud. The Ministry of Labour wants to put…
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April
TRAINING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE COMPANIES The Red de Empresas de Asistencia en Carretera REAC offers training to the companies that belong to the group. REAC provides training for managers…