Definition
A conventional road (carretera convencional) is any road that is not a motorway, dual carriageway or expressway. It usually has one lane per direction, no physical separation between opposing traffic, and at-grade intersections. It accounts for a disproportionate share of fatal accidents in Spain.
Key facts
- Default speed limit: 90 km/h for cars and motorcycles.
- No median or physical separation between the two directions.
- May include at-grade intersections, direct property access and town crossings.
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