How to Appeal a Breathalyzer Fine in Cornellana: Downloadable Template (Word/PDF)

Receiving a traffic fine for driving under the influence of alcohol in Spain is a serious matter, but it is not always the end of the road. If the administrative procedure contains a "defect of form" (a procedural error), you may be able to have the fine dismissed. A defect of form occurs when the traffic authorities fail to follow the strict legal requirements mandated by the Spanish Road Safety Act, such as incorrect identification of the driver, calibration errors in the breathalyzer, or missing mandatory data in the notification document. This template is designed to help you formally challenge a fine issued in the Cornellana area based on these procedural failures.

Instructions on How and Where to Submit Your Appeal in Cornellana

To submit your appeal, you must act within 20 calendar days from the notification of the fine. In Cornellana, you have several options to file your document:

• In-person: You can present the document at the "Registro de Entrada" of the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) or at the nearest DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) provincial office.
• Digital Submission: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the appeal electronically through the official DGT E-Office (Sede Electrónica).
• Post Office: You may send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at any Correos office. Ensure they stamp the envelope and your copy of the document to prove the date of submission.

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE ASTURIAS

D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], mayor de edad, con DNI/NIE número [Número], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, DIGO:

Que por medio del presente escrito interpongo RECURSO DE ALEGACIONES contra la sanción número [Número de expediente], notificada el día [Fecha de notificación], por una presunta infracción de alcoholemia, basándome en los siguientes:

HECHOS
PRIMERO.- Que el boletín de denuncia presenta un DEFECTO DE FORMA insubsanable, consistente en [Explicar el error: ej. falta de marca/modelo del etilómetro, ausencia de fecha de última calibración, o falta de firma del agente].
SEGUNDO.- Que dicho defecto causa indefensión al recurrente, vulnerando el procedimiento administrativo sancionador establecido en el Real Decreto Legislativo 6/2015.

SOLICITO:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admita a trámite y, tras los trámites legales oportunos, se proceda al ARCHIVO y ANULACIÓN de la sanción referenciada.

En [Lugar], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo.: [Nombre y Apellidos]

Additional Documentation Required

To ensure your appeal is successful, you must attach the following supporting documents:

• A copy of the notification letter (the fine itself).
• A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Any evidence supporting your claim of a "defect of form" (e.g., photos of the scene if the signage was incorrect, or reports if the testing device was not properly identified).
• Power of attorney if you are using a legal representative to file the appeal on your behalf.

Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your appeal. If you choose to pay the fine to benefit from the 50% "early payment discount," you lose your right to appeal. If you believe there is a clear procedural error, it is often better to appeal than to pay, as payment is legally considered an admission of guilt. If you are unsure about the complexity of the defect, consult with a Spanish traffic lawyer before submitting, as once the resolution is issued, the process becomes significantly more difficult to reverse.