medical

Can anyone tell me if it is compulsary to have a medical when applying for a driving licence(spanish)and how long is it valid for. thanks.

Yes, you need a medical. It is valid for the same period as the licence which is every 10 years if under 65 and every 5 years over 65.
Consists of a basic eyesight test and a coordination test.

It's nothing to be frightened of if you are in reasonable health, and there's a place in Rojales that does the test.

Thanks all. I got one from the Rojales place a few month back,but with me having a mini stroke years ago and been on medication i had to get a letter from my doctor to say i was ok to drive, which i did .i got my certificate but was told it was only legal for 3 months after date of issue and i cant find it now maybe disposed of it after 3 months,wonder if the Rojales office would re issue me with one,must be on there records,any thoughts

Ju st to add to the above i have just looked at the guardia n332 facebook site and they say in the Alicante province a medical is not compulsary.

Are you certain of that

NEW laws forcing expat drivers to undergo a medical examination will come into place later this week.
The EU Directive 2012/126, which starts from January 19, will mean that all British drivers in Spain under the age of 65 will have to take a medical every 10 years.
Drivers over 65 however, will be required to take the test every five years.
The medical examination will be a sight, hearing and co-ordination test in the form of a computer based driving simulation.
Drivers can keep their UK licence, but must notify the DVLA of their Spanish residency and still be able to declare a UK address as their permanent residence.

Oh right thanks for that Freddo,i have not seen that before and the n332 facebook site does say on a exchange licence in the Alicante province a medical is not required but is on a renewal. thanks again