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Assistance to electric vehicles on the rise, warns the Alliance
The issue must be treated “seriously”, said Xavier Martí. The increase in this type of assistance must be accompanied by specialised training, given the risks these services present…
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REAC gets the DGT to postpone the introduction of the V-24 sign on tow trucks
The group of tow-truck companies informed the DGT of the problems they were having in fitting this sign to their vehicles, with the deadline of 22 December fast approaching. The Red de…
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060 telephone, a number for your dealings with the DGT
In 2006 the General State Administration made available to us a number, not free of charge, for carrying out various procedures relating to public services and Administration formalities…
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The Alliance will once again ask the DGT for an awareness campaign to prevent roadside assistance tow-truck operators being hit by vehicles
The organisation, which held its annual assembly in November, put on the table the issues affecting the sector, mainly business viability and the fight against the deterioration of the…
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REAC holds its 10th General Assembly in Madrid
Against the backdrop of the conflict between the tow-truck sector and insurers, the meeting of the 71 member companies of a network that, more than ever, calls for business unity has been…
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
With the hashtag #WDoR2023, the saddest of the world days devoted to traffic is being held this year. A day for remembrance, for supporting victims and survivors, and for raising awareness…
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Concepts in the Royal Decree on roadside assistance
Terms such as “final destination” or “operating position” are some of those included in the Royal Decree approved in 2021, which aims to prevent occupational risks in a sector as tough as…
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Mobile phone use at the wheel continues
Distraction on the road can be fatal. It is, in fact, currently the main cause of accidents. The DGT continues to tackle the phenomenon of mobile phone use at the wheel. We have been…
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Ministry of Labour authorises recruiting tow-truck drivers from outside Spain
The shortage of roadside assistance operators is a problem on top of the widespread crisis the sector is going through. Is it possible to start looking for drivers in their countries of…
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The international transport fleet will have to install smart digital tachographs over the next two years
Some 131,000 lorries and 11,000 buses, the entire Spanish fleet engaged in international public transport, will be affected by this measure, approved in 2020 by the European Union. The…
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Head-Up Display (HUD): the floating screen
It was once a feature of high-end vehicles, although over the years it has become more common. It is, however, an expensive extra. A technology that was born, like so many, in the…
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Do you know the rescue sheet and its importance in the “golden hour”?
The time between an accident and the victims arriving at hospital is known as the “golden hour”, and it should not exceed 60 minutes. The rescue sheet is essential for this. It is possible…