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Notices posted on this page are of significant importance to all La Herrada residents and home owners. They are often urgent in nature, often of legal import, and will usually require some action on behalf of residents or home owners.

Please do not disregard the following links. They WILL affect YOU in some way.

Notice 1 (Consulting with the Los Monteinos Mayor)

Notice 2 (Useful phrases for speaking to the Police)

Notice 3 (What to do if your Credit Cards are stolen or lost)

Notice 4 (What European Law had to say about satellite dishes)

Notice 5 (Admission to Hospital In Spain) (7/4/2008)

Notice 6 (Registering your mobile phone) (30/8/2008)

Notice 7 (Building Regulations - Town Hall) (25/10/2009

NEW PHONE BOOTH
A new phone booth has been installed on the urbanisation by Telefonica. It is located adjacent the Swimming Pool serving homes 107 to 250 on the west side of the dual carriageway.

FINDING A FARMACIA THAT OPENS 24 HOURS A DAY IN TORREVIEJA

CALLE RAMON GALLUD (Tel no. 966 706 88) opens 24 hours (Day and Night, all days of the year)

However, in most towns Farmacias open out of their usual business hours on a rota system. Details of this rota, which changes monthly, are published in some English language newspapers and also shown on the door of the Farmacia.

In an emergency situation, the 'Policia Local' can provide information on the Farmacias open in their locality.

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

Do you know what to do in the unfortunate event of a non-injury road traffic accident?

As a driver here in Spain or elsewhere on mainland Europe, you should complete the blue form called Parte Europeo de Accidente.
This document is provided by all insurance companies and should be carried in the car with all relevant papers. The document is completed in duplicate by either or both drivers and is signed by all parties involved, each taking with them their own copy, which should be handed to the insurer as soon as possible or in any case within 5 days of the accident. The document is, here in Spain, logically, in Spanish, so here below is an English version.

WHAT DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT

Which is clearly printed on the front cover of the Parte Europeo de Accidente, is 'DON'T PANIC, BE COURTEOUS, REMAIN CALM'. (Do not admit liability, but complete the form honestly)

IF THERE ARE INJURIES
1. Call the police and an ambulance if necessary.
2. Note the names, surnames, addresses and telephone numbers of the injured where this is possible.

IF THERE IS ONLY MATERIAL DAMAGE

1. Produce your insurance details and your driving licence and complete the duplicate form, Parte Europeo de Accidente. It is only necessary for one such document to be completed, as there is a copy for each driver.
2. Ensure that the damaged vehicles do not cause a traffic hazard or interfere with the circulation of other road users.
3. Should you feel it necessary, or if the other driver does not wish to co-operate, call the police.
4. Photographs of the scene and of the damage are always useful. (Maybe carry a disposable camera in the car).

HOW TO COMPLETE THE PARTE EUROPEO DE ACCIDENTE

AT THE SCENE

1. Use only one form when there are only two vehicles involved (two forms for 3 vehicles). It is unimportant which driver completes the form. Use a ballpoint pen and write legibly.
2.
(a) Ensure that details of both (or all) insurance companies are completed in sections 6 and 8.
(b) When completing details of the driver in part 9, take details from the driving licence.
(c) Precisely indicate the point of collision on the drawing in part 10.
(d) Mark the cause of the accident (part 12) with a cross.
(e) Draw a simple plan in part (13)
3. Take a note of the names and addresses of any witnesses, especially if there is a dispute as to blame.
4. Sign the completed form, invite the other driver to sign and offer him the duplicate form.

AT HOME

Complete the details as required by your insurance company and fill in the 'declaration of accident' on the reverse of the form.
Note down the exact location of the damaged vehicle for later inspection by the insurance assessor.
Do not alter any details previously completed.
Send the completed document to your insurance company or agent.

Should the driver of the other vehicle be in possession of a Parte Europeo de Accidente in another language, make sure that the layout of the form is the same as your version.

COMPLETING THE PARTE EUROPEO DE ACCIDENTE

1. DATE of accident.
2. PLACE of accident, street name or number, town, province etc.
3. INJURIES, however slight. (yes or no)
4. DAMAGE to vehicles. (yes or no)
5. WITNESSES, names and addresses
6. INSURED (both drivers, vehicle A and vehicle B), copy details from policy document, name, surname(s), address and telephone number. Complete the answer to the question, 'Can the insured claim back the VAT?'
7. VEHICLE, make, model, registration number.
8. INSURANCE COMPANY DETAILS, policy number, agency, green card number, validity date, 'is own damage covered?' (Yes or no).
9. DRIVER, name, surname(s), address, driving licence number, categories (A or B), place of issue, date of issue, valid until.
10. INDICATE WITH AN ARROW the point of impact.
11. DETAILS OF DAMAGE.
12. CIRCUMSTANCES, place a cross in the relevant boxes (vehicle A and vehicle B).
(a) Stationary.
(b) Pulling out from a stationary position.
(c) About to park
(d) Leaving a private parking space, driveway, un-adopted lane or dirt track.
(e) Entering as (d) above.
(f) Entering a roundabout.
(g) Negotiating a roundabout.
(h) Colliding with the rear of a vehicle travelling in the same direction.
(i) Travelling in the same direction but in a different lane.
(j) Changing lanes.
(k) Overtaking.

· PLEASE NOTE

If you are on holiday in Spain with a European Health Card, this does not cover you for medical treatment following a road traffic accident. Any treatment obtained from the hospital will result in you being issued with a bill, as it is expected that the insurance company will be liable for payment.

PRIVATE & PUBLIC Street Events - the situation

There is no requirement to inform police of PRIVATE street events (as opposed to PUBLIC street events for which police permission should be applied for at least 7 days prior to the event so that police can close off the street to traffic). However, if you are planning a street party or Fayre or similar, it would be wise to inform the Police and the Ayuntamiento in advance. This can often circumvent misunderstandings, and the courtesy is also appreciated by the Spanish authorities.

NOTICE 1

COMMUNICATION WITH THE AYUNTAMIENTO
The Mayor is available to see anyone on a Thursday between 10 am - 12 midday; his translator will also be there. An appointment is needed but can be made on any day at reception.

This is also an English speaking engineer now working in the Town Hall who will be there on a Tuesday and Thursday morning.

NOTICE 2

USEFUL PHRASES WHEN SPEAKING TO THE POLICE

1. My name is ......................... Mi nombre es.......................
2. I live in.....(e.g. Avda Riegos de Levante )....Vivo en (Avda Riegos de Levante).
3. It is near......(e.g. Los Montesinos)............Esta cerca de (Los Montesinos).
4. I have a problem..............................Tengo un problema.
5. Someone has robbed my house........... Me han robado en casa.
6. Someone has stolen my car................... Me han robado el coche.
7. I have been robbed in the street: wallet, jewellery, documents,
credit cards, keys......Me han robado por la calle: cartera, joyas, documentos,
tarjetas de credito, llaves.
8. I am in danger ..... there are strangers in my house.
Estoy en peligro ..... Hay extraños en mi casa.
9. There are some vandals:- threatening the public / people breaking things - windows / benches / lights / lamps.... Hay unos vandalos:- amenazando a la gente, rompiendo cosas - cristales / bancos / luces / farolas.

NOTICE 3 (What to do if your Credit Cards are stolen or lost)

Click HERE for a handy Word document you can print out and keep for reference.

Notice 4 (What European Law had to say about satellite dishes)

Click HERE for a handy Word document you can view or print out.

NOTICE 5

Admission to Hospital In Spain

IF YOU ARE ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL IN SPAIN, THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF

Crucial differences exist between caring for an inpatient in a UK hospital and a Spanish hospital.

In the case of admission as an inpatient into the Accident and Emergency department of a Spanish hospital, visiting rights will be limited and the hospital staff will attend to the needs of the patient.

However, on admission to a general ward, the 'Duty of Care' is a shared responsibility between the hospital and the patient's carers. Neither side of this partnership will provide the total care.

The hospital provides the medical care, including all medication and food. If you do not have any relatives or friends who can assist with your day to day needs and are unable to carry this out yourself, you must employ someone to provide the non medical care and support required. For this purpose a bed or chair is usually provided for those looking after the patient.

Therefore, if you are going into hospital or know someone who is about to be admitted, please advise family and friends and ask them if they would be able to become involved.

Alternatively, a private nursing or care agency can be contacted and arrangements can be made for one of their staff to sit with a patient during the night if necessary. Fees for this service vary (and often are based on hourly rates).

Details of nursing agencies can be obtained by telephoning the HELP Association of Vega Baja office on 965 70 4282 or click on the "Useful Links"page on this web site.

NOTICE CONCERNING REGISTERING YOUR MOBILE PHONE

FROM ASOCIACION VECINOS COLABORANDO

CRIME WATCH ESPANA

Here is some information that you may not be aware of in relation to Spanish Mobile phones:

It would appear that all Spanish Mobile phones purchased over 2 years ago will be disconnected from the first of October, 2008 unless registered, by order of a Spanish Government decree.
Owners of such mobile phones are advised to take them back to where they bought them with Padron or Passport. It is a simple form filling operation.
Please pass this on to those not on e-mail.

N.B. Anyone with a MoviStar phone can have the registration done at Techno Box in Los Montesinos (by the new park).

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN - 2009 / 2010

2009
1 Jan Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)
6 Jan* Dia de los tres Reyes (Three Kings Day {12th Night}, Epiphany)
19 Mar* San Jose (Father's Day)
9 - 16 Apr* Semana Santa (Easter)
10 Apr Viernes Santo (Good Friday)
12 Apr Domingo Santo (Easter Sunday)
1 May Dia del Trabajo (Labour Day)
24 Jun San Juan (St.John's Day)
29 Jun San Pedro y San Pablo (St.Peter & St.Paul)
25 Jul Santiago (St.James, patron saint of Spain)
15 Aug Asuncion (Assumption)
12 Oct Dia de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day)
1 Nov Todos los Santos (All Saints' Day)
6 Dec Dia de la Constitucion (Constitution Day)
8 Dec Immaculada Concepcion (Immaculate Conception)
25 Dec Navidad (Christmas Day)
28 Dec Dia de los Santos Inocentes - similar to Fools' Day
which is just an excuse to do silly things!

2010
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan* Epiphany.
19 Mar* San Jose.
1 Apr* Maundy Thursday.
2 Apr Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
12 Oct National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
6 Dec Constitution Day.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25 Dec Christmas Day.

*These holidays may be replaced by the autonomous communities with another date.
NB Additional dates are celebrated as regional public holidays. These vary from region to region.