Can I use an advertising bike in Salou?

Yes, with conditions. Not named. Street advertising, static or dynamic, needs a prior notice (art. 18.3.a).

Can an advertising van drive around Salou?

Yes, with conditions. Prior notice under art. 18.3.a. Catalan Llei 9/2000 may add limits on advertising vehicles.

Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Salou?

The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned as advertising. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.

Are sign-holders allowed in Salou?

Yes, with conditions. Not named; would fall under dynamic advertising with prior notice.

Can street promoters approach people in Salou?

Yes, with conditions. Not named. Encouraging drinking "per qualsevol mitjà o reclam publicitari" is fined €300 (art. 12.4).

Can I hand out leaflets in Salou?

Yes, with conditions. Prior notice. Dirtying the street with advertising is an offence, charged to the venue named on the material (art. 18.3).

Catalunya · Costa Daurada · Last verified November 2026

Advertising bikes, vans and street teams in Salou

File a prior notice and you can advertise on the street. Anything that pushes drinking is fined.

Proportionate Status: Verified from primary texts

BikesConditions

Vans movingConditions

Parked vehiclesNot mentioned

Sign-holdersConditions

Street promotersConditions

LeafletsConditions

Format	Status	The rule
Advertising bikes	Conditions	Not named. Street advertising, static or dynamic, needs a prior notice (art. 18.3.a).
Vans moving in traffic	Conditions	Prior notice under art. 18.3.a. Catalan Llei 9/2000 may add limits on advertising vehicles.
Parked advertising vehicles	Not mentioned	Not mentioned as advertising.
Sign-holders	Conditions	Not named; would fall under dynamic advertising with prior notice.
Street promoters	Conditions	Not named. Encouraging drinking "per qualsevol mitjà o reclam publicitari" is fined €300 (art. 12.4).
Leaflets	Conditions	Prior notice. Dirtying the street with advertising is an offence, charged to the venue named on the material (art. 18.3).

Also worth knowing

Street advertising without notice: €100, charged to the advertised venue (art. 18.3).
Civic ordinance as amended 2018, BOPT nº 141, 20 Jul 2018.

Our view

Salou shows how simple it can be: tell the council, keep the street clean, don't push alcohol. The fine lands on the business being advertised, which puts responsibility where it belongs.

Questions

Can I use an advertising bike in Salou?: Yes, with conditions. Not named. Street advertising, static or dynamic, needs a prior notice (art. 18.3.a).
Can an advertising van drive around Salou?: Yes, with conditions. Prior notice under art. 18.3.a. Catalan Llei 9/2000 may add limits on advertising vehicles.
Can I park an advertising vehicle or trailer in Salou?: The ordinances we read do not say. Not mentioned as advertising. That is not the same as permission: check with the council before you start.
Are sign-holders allowed in Salou?: Yes, with conditions. Not named; would fall under dynamic advertising with prior notice.
Can street promoters approach people in Salou?: Yes, with conditions. Not named. Encouraging drinking "per qualsevol mitjà o reclam publicitari" is fined €300 (art. 12.4).
Can I hand out leaflets in Salou?: Yes, with conditions. Prior notice. Dirtying the street with advertising is an offence, charged to the venue named on the material (art. 18.3).

Sources

Ordenança de civisme, Salou 2018

Last verified November 2026. "Not mentioned" means the texts we read are silent; it is not permission. This page describes public rules and gives our opinion; it is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us. See how we research and our model ordinance.

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Restrictive

Advertising vehicles only for listed purposes, with a discretionary licence and time bans. Leafleting needs a licence.

Lloret de Mar

Restrictive

Advertising vans are allowed after notice. Handing out flyers and calling out to passers-by are banned town-wide.

Sitges

Provisional

Leaflets may be handed out but not thrown, scattered or put on cars. Vehicle rules not yet read.

Sevilla

Proportionate

Yes for moving vans, and very probably bikes. No for parking as a billboard. Leaflets need notice to the cleaning service.

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