On their official YouTube channel , the Guardia Civil have published a video explaining the actions that patrols will take in order to stop a vehicle on the roadside . We have translated that video into English for you .
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Below is the transcript of the video to help you .
Amongst their duties , the Guardia Civil is tasked with controlling road traffic to ensure road safety and to prevent the commission of offenses which endanger road users , and provide assistance if necessary .
How do Spanish police tell you they want you to stop your vehicle ?
When an official vehicle wants you to stop , it will display a flashing red light in addition to the blue lights . This red light means you must stop your vehicle by manoeuvring to the right hand side of the road .
You must stop your vehicle in a place where it doen ´ t cause an increased risk to other road users , it this is not possible , you must continue until you can stop in a safe place . The patrol will stop their vehicle behind yours . All the occupants of your vehicle must remain inside the vehicle .
The officer will approach you on the right side of your vehicle to notify the reason for stopping you . Once the officers have finished dealing with you , they will assist you in joining the main flow of traffic . When stopping a vehicle main factor is safety . Remember
1 ) flashing red light indicates that you must stop .
2 ) You must stop the vehicle in a safe area .
3 ) When stopping , no one should leave the vehicle .
4 ) When you ´ re finished , wait for the officers to assist you in joining the flow of traffic . https :// youtu . be / NF97ekqBw2c
With Thanks To Neighbourhood Watch Montgo For Passing On This Information