When you have a vehicle, apart from having a means of transport that offers us freedom and mobility quickly, it is a great responsibility. This is because you should Pay attention to numerrable factors such as bringing documentation up to date, having the ITV reviews in force and carrying out the corresponding periodic reviews (Liquids, brakes, oil, tires …).
Now, as the years go by, the rules are updated and The authorities monitor those behaviors, documents, objects and pieces that are mandatory by law and some of them that can lead to dangerous situations on the road such as lights, body or mandatory insurance.
So that you do not reach any fine, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) It requires knowing the regulations between which two important ones stand out: the Traffic Law and the General Regulations of Circulation.
What fines can fall on passengers and car companions?
Passengers and the co -pilot of a car are not exempt from responsibility in road safety. There are several infractions for which they can be sanctioned directlyin addition to others in which the responsibility falls on the driver.
- Do not wear the seat belt: All occupants of the vehicle, including passengers and co -pilot, are forced to wear the seat belt properly fastened. The fine is 200 euros and falls directly on the offender, without removal of card points.
- Distract the driver: If a passenger or co -pilot performs actions that distract the driver (for example, discussions, gestures, manipulation of objects), he can receive a fine of 200 euros. The severity of the sanction may vary according to the situation, reaching up to 500 euros if the distraction is serious.
- Launch objects through the window: Throwing any object from the car is prohibited and is sanctioned with fines that can be range from 200 to 3,800 euros, depending on the severity and consequences of the act. If a clue is launched, the fine can be 500 euros and entail the withdrawal of points for the driver if it is the one.
- Disrespectful attitudes towards authority agents: Passengers can be fined for disobedience or disrespect for traffic agents, although the amount of the sanction will depend on the severity of the behavior.
Fine for excess passengers in the vehicle
The excessive occupation of the vehicle also has serious legal repercussions. The excessive occupation of the vehicle is considered a serious infraction in which the number of authorized places is increased by fifty percent, not including that of the driver.
For example, if eight people circulate in five -seater tourism, the agents of the authority may immobilize it and impose the driver a 500 euro penaltyplus the withdrawal of the card for three months and the loss of four points.