Mobile phone laws

Mobile Phone Laws While Driving in Spain 2025

Quick answer

Using a handheld phone while driving in Spain results in a €200 fine and 6 penalty points. Only fully integrated hands-free systems are legal. Even touching your phone at a red light is illegal.

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Mobile phone laws in Spain

What's prohibited

  • Holding phone while driving
  • Texting or browsing
  • Using phone at red lights
  • Headphones/earbuds (both ears)

Penalties

ViolationFinePoints
Handheld use€2006
Programming GPS while moving€2006
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What's allowed

  • Integrated hands-free (Bluetooth)
  • Voice commands
  • Single earbud (one ear free)

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