What to Do If You Get Caught in a Tunnel Fire
A tunnel fire can be caused as a result of a car crash. But it can also be the result of an overheated engine in a car traveling through it. In any case, this represents a very difficult and dangerous situation as a tunnel is a closed space. In addition,…
Why is it called M-30?
Many ask why the most important ring road in the city of Madrid is called M-30. There is without a doubt a much more interesting story behind this name than you would imagine. Here it is, explained in detail. Do you know why the M-30 has this name?…
M-30 traffic cameras: can I be fined if they aren’t radar?
When driving on the ring road around Madrid, many drivers notice the presence of multiple traffic cameras along the M-30 , generally located on the back of gantries or fixed to the top of the tunnel. They are often confused regarding speed control…
Driving on the M-30 at 70: in which cases does it apply?
The maximum generic speed on the M-30 is 90 kilometres per hour but there are 70 km/h zones . However, in certain circumstances the limit can be as low as 50 km/h. In this article, we describe the cases in which the speed is lowered. When is it necessary…
Save fuel by reducing diesel consumption
Reducing diesel consumption is perfectly possible by changing some habits and following some simple tips. Although these cars use little fuel, drivers tend to neglect the tyre pressure and do not step on the clutch when starting the car. They also tend…
Tyres and fuel saving, is it true?
It is essential to choose tyres well in order to save fuel , given that they account for 20% of total consumption. For that reason, knowing how to choose your tyres is a matter of energy efficiency. This article discusses the relationship between tyres…
These are the closest car parks near to the M-30
Finding a car park near the M-30 can be a real chore if you do not know where to look. As of today, Madrid is a difficult city for driving due to its high number of vehicles and the lack of parking spaces. This problem is especially serious in certain…
Where does the M-30 start?
We have often wondered in the Community of Madrid where the M-30 starts . This ring road is one of the most popular in the country and functions as a link between Madrid and the nearby cities, with thousands of motorists driving every day along its many…
10 advantages that the tunnels of the M-30 brought
The tunnels of the M-30 have substantially modified the most popular ring road in Spain. Its more than 32 kilometres surround the centre of Madrid and host around 1,500,000 vehicles every day. In 2004, the Madrid City Council took ownership of the road,…