How long you have to carry the L

When taking out the driver's license, it is necessary to carry a visible identification plate on the rear windshield as new drivers, which we all know as: L. In this way, the rest of drivers will be warned that the new driver does not have of experience at the wheel and thus have a greater consideration. But in Spain, how long do you have to wear the L? In this article we explain it to you.

What does the L indicate and who should take it?

For legal purposes, Annex XI of the General Vehicle Regulations, approved by Royal Decree 2822/1998, of December 23 informing about the identification plate that we know as the L affirms that " signal V-13, on" Driver novel ", whose purpose is to indicate that the vehicle is driven by a person whose driving license is less than one year old."

How long do you have to wear the L?

As for the time it is mandatory to wear the L that identifies the driver as a novel, the answer is: one year . In this way, during your first year at the wheel, whenever a new driver drives, you should signal your condition through this identification plate.

Where do you have to wear the L?

On the other hand, the appropriate place to place the L is in a visible place on the left rear of the car, so it usually adheres to the rear windshield of the vehicle, on the inside through a system of suction cups.

As an exception, on motorcycles, vehicles for people with reduced mobility and three-wheeled vehicles, it will be sufficient for the signal to be placed in a visible place on the back.