The offenses that remove the most points from the map and how to fix them

The most common offenses and offenses that carry more sanctions are speeding violations, alcohol and drug use, or not wearing a seat belt. Anyway, due to recklessness or error, all drivers will be subject to a fine from the DGT, so,
to ensure our safety and that of other users off the road, it is best to respect the traffic rules and not commit any offences.

The limitation period for economic sanctions is four years and for the rest of the sanctions one year from the day following the day on which the sanction becomes administratively final.

About the fines
for which they can withdraw more points of the driving licence, the unaccompanied minors first and foremost mention driving vehicles fitted with radar inhibitors, kinemometers or other similar devices. 6 points and 6,000 euros.

Driving with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.50 mg/l in exhaled air is still on the list. 6 points and 1,000 euros;
driving with the presence of drugs in the body. 6 points and 1,000 euros; refuse to test for alcohol or drugs. 6 points and 1,000 euros; reckless driving, wrong driving or participating in unauthorized races or competitions. 6 points and 500 euros.

For professional drivers, the fines for which more points can be deducted are for exceeding the driving time by more than 50% or reducing the rest time by more than 50%. 6 points and 500 euros; manipulate or participate in the manipulation of tachographs or speed limitation devices. 6 points and 500 euros.

In general, we must not forget that it is punishable
throwing objects on the road that could cause a fire and accidents. 6 points and 500 euros; hand holding a cell phone while driving. 6 points and 200 euros; overtaking cyclists without respecting the minimum distance of 1.5 meters or hindering their progress. 6 points and 200 euros, and driving with an alcohol content of more than 0.30 mg/l in exhaled air if you are a professional driver or have a driver’s license that is less than two years old. 4 points and 1,000 euros.

Seven out of ten drivers are not clear about the procedures to perform to recover the points, so it is useful to remember which are the most important procedures to perform.

There are several ways to know how many points we have left on our card. First of all, it can be consulted online on the DGT website, accessible with our certificate, cl@ve system or with a username and password. Also
from the miDGT app, application for mobile phones and tablets of the DGT. Also at any traffic headquarters or office. In this case we have to request an appointment online or call 060. Please note that personalized service is reserved for individuals and their representatives. Companies and other legal entities, as well as their representatives, must conduct their procedures electronically.

According to Article 384 of the Criminal Code, driving a vehicle where all points of the license have been lost
It is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment. from 3 to 6 months, a fine from 12 to 24 months, or community service from 30 to 90 days. Actually, the amount we have to pay will be determined by a judge, there have been cases where the fines have reached 6,000 euros, but the normal case is that the fine is between 1,500 and 2,000 euros.

And not only that. When we drive a vehicle
have lost all points and we cause a traffic accident with the opposite, our insurance covers the mandatory civil liability towards third parties, but in such a situation, the insurance company can claim the amount based on the fact that we caused an accident with an invalid driver’s license. Under no circumstances does it cover our damage, even if we have fully insured the vehicle.

If we have lost all the points on our map, we have to do a road awareness and re-education course and a theory exam at the Provincial Tourist Office.
The course lasts 24 hours spread over two consecutive days (Friday afternoon and Saturday morning) of 6 hours each over 2 consecutive weekends. The costs also depend on the Autonomous Community: Catalonia 424.07 euros, the Basque Country 433.02 euros, Ceuta and Melilla 355 euros, the Canary Islands 345.05 euros and the rest of Spain 401.45 euros.

This course can be taken from the notification of the expiry of the license validity, but the exam cannot be taken
until 6 months have passed 3 months from the notification of the withdrawal of the driving license in the case of a professional driver. If we are repeat offenders, that is, if we lose our license again in the 3 years after we get it back, we will only be able to examine ourselves after 12 months, 6 the professionals. Upon completion, a paper certificate will be issued stating that the course has been successfully completed, which will also be sent to the corresponding Provincial Traffic Headquarters.

If we have less than 12 points on our driver’s license, we can recover points by taking a traffic awareness and re-education course. This type of course can only be taken once every two years. Professional drivers can do it annually.

With the course 6 points are obtained,
up to a maximum of 12 points. The cost depends on the Autonomous Community: Catalonia 225.52 euros, the Basque Country 230.02 euros, Ceuta and Melilla 183.30 euros, the Canary Islands 188.59 euros and the rest of Spain 213.26 euros, and it takes 12 hours spread over two consecutive days (Friday afternoon and Saturday morning) of 6 hours each. And attendance is mandatory at all hours.

The other way to recover points is:
committed no offense that means a new withdrawal of points for two or three years, depending on the violation. That is, if 2, 3 or 4 points are withdrawn, they will be returned to us two years after withdrawal (the withdrawal date is not the same as the violation). And if 6 points were withdrawn, it is considered a very serious offense, so we will have to wait three years for its return.

The Points Card System
was implemented in 2006 with the aim of making drivers aware and adapting their behavior to reduce the number of accidents. In the year of introduction, all drivers with more than three years of experience were awarded 12 points. Those who were younger and those who got their card after that year got 8 points.

If the latter has not committed an offense deducting points after two years,
your balance would become 12 points also. If in three years we are good drivers and no more points are taken for a violation, the license will be 14 points. Finally, with another three years without violations, we will be able to reach the maximum balance: 15 points.

Source: La Verdad

Ida

I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.