Speed limits, during darkness, or in populous districts, vary from 9 to 15 kilometres per hour, but "driving to the common danger" is the only other cause which will prevent one making any speed he likes in the open country.
Foreigners should apply to the police authorities immediately on having entered the country for information as to new rules and regulations.
SPAIN
Customs Dues vary greatly on automobiles. The motor pays 18 francs, 50 centimes per hundred kilos., and the carrosserie according to its form or design. Ordinary tonneau type four places, 1,000 pesetas. For temporary importation receipts are given which will enable one to be reimbursed upon exportation of the vehicle. In general the road regulations of France apply to Spain.
Speed limit, 28 kilometres per hour in open country down to 12 kilometres in the towns.
A circulation permit and driving certificate should be obtained.
M. J. Lafitte, 8 Place de la Liberté, Biarritz, can "put one through" (at an appropriate fee), in a manner hardly possible for one to accomplish alone.
A special "free-entry" permit is sometimes given for short periods.