When you circulate on the road You may find the authorities doing preventive controls to prevent drivers from committing crimes such as arms trafficking, drugs, stolen vehicles or simply vehicles without compulsory documentation in force.
This happened to A driver of a van that circulated on the road by committing several infractions. Although the vehicle was seized by the police for a week, the driver’s action left the police amazed.
The gesture of a driver who circulated without driving license and without insurance
This happened in a traffic control in the Chorges townarea of the high Alps, where A driver was arrested for committing several infractions against road safety.
When the agents asked him about his and vehicle’s documentation, they realized that he had neither. Neither the driver had driving license, nor the vehicle had the mandatory insurance.
On the occasion of these infractions resulted in the seizure of the truck with which the offender circulated for about 7 days. Vehicle with which he transported a series of foods that was what moved the agents.
And it is that the man without thinking and by his own will decided to donate the entire cargo of food to The coall associationthat helps people in difficulties. According to the 20minute medium “These foods are cooked, transform into packages and distributed among people in need, especially among those who live in street situation“The local authorities declared with satisfaction the driver’s gesture.
Despite the driver’s kind gesture, his infraction remains active, that is, It is waiting for the relevant sanction by the competent body notifying him.
What is the fine for driving without driving license?
In Spain, driving without driving card can be considered a administrative infraction or a criminal offensedepending on the seriousness of the situation and the particular circumstances.
If a person leads without ever having obtained the card, with the judicially retired card or for total loss of points (After receiving formal notification), he faces a criminal sanction.
This may consist of a imprisonment between three and six monthsan economic fine of twelve to twenty -four months calculated according to driver’s daily incomeor works for the benefit of the community of thirty -one to ninety days.
In addition, accessory measures such as immobilization and vehicle’s confiscationand registration in the criminal record. Normally, if the offender has no criminal record and is the first time, the penalty of work for the benefit of the community is usually imposed.
What is the fine for driving without car insurance?
The fine for driving without the mandatory car insurance in Spain oscillates Between 601 euros and 3,005 eurosdepending on the circumstances, the type of vehicle and the recidivism of the offender.
In addition to the economic sanction, The vehicle can be immobilized and taken to the tankwhose recovery entails additional expenses. If the vehicle is circulating, the fine is usually higher than if it is simply parked.
For example, circular without insurance can lead to a sanction of approximately 1,500 euros for carswhile for motorcycles or mopeds the fine is somewhat lower, and for Heavy vehicles can exceed 2,800 euros.