How to Appeal a Breathalyzer Fine in Logroño: Free Legal Template Download

Receiving a traffic fine for exceeding alcohol limits in Logroño can be a stressful experience, but Spanish law provides mechanisms to challenge these sanctions. If your fine contains a "defect of form" (defecto de forma), it means the administrative document is legally flawed—perhaps due to incorrect identification of the driver, missing mandatory data, or errors in the calibration documentation of the breathalyzer device. This template helps you formally appeal the sanction by highlighting these procedural errors to the local traffic authorities.

How and Where to Submit Your Appeal in Logroño

Once you have filled out the template below, you must submit it within the 20-calendar-day period following the notification of the fine. In Logroño, you have several options:

• Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de La Rioja: Located at Calle Chile, 34, 26004 Logroño. You can submit your appeal via their general registry.
• Online via the DGT E-Office: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve, you can submit the appeal electronically through the official DGT website, which is the fastest and most recommended method.
• Correos (Post Office): You can present the document in a "correo administrativo" envelope, where they will stamp the date of submission for you.
• Ayuntamiento de Logroño: If the fine was issued by the local police (Policía Local) within the city limits, you may need to submit the appeal at the "Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano" of the Logroño City Council.

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE LA RIOJA / AYUNTAMIENTO DE LOGROÑO

D./Dña. [Full Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Address], ante este organismo comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, DIGO:

Que por medio del presente escrito interpongo RECURSO DE ALEGACIONES contra la denuncia número [Fine Number], notificada el día [Date of notification], por una supuesta infracción de alcoholemia, basándome en los siguientes:

HECHOS:
PRIMERO: Que el boletín de denuncia presenta un DEFECTO DE FORMA que causa indefensión, al no cumplir con los requisitos mínimos exigidos por el Real Decreto Legislativo 6/2015 (Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial).
SEGUNDO: [Explain the specific error here, e.g., "La marca y modelo del etilómetro no coinciden con los del certificado de verificación" or "Falta la firma del agente denunciante"].

FUNDAMENTOS DE DERECHO:
Se invoca el artículo 13 de la Ley 39/2015, de 1 de octubre, del Procedimiento Administrativo Común de las Administraciones Públicas, sobre los derechos de los interesados, y la jurisprudencia relativa a la nulidad de actos administrativos por vicios de forma.

SOLICITO:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admita a trámite y, tras los trámites oportunos, se dicte resolución por la que se deje sin efecto la sanción impuesta y se proceda al archivo del expediente.

En [City], a [Date].

Firma:

Additional Documentation Required

To ensure your appeal is processed correctly, you must attach the following documents to your application:

• Copy of the fine notification: Include the original document received by mail.
• Copy of your ID (DNI/NIE): A clear photocopy of both sides.
• Evidence of the defect: If you are claiming a defect of form, attach any documents that prove the error (e.g., photos of the scene, copies of the ticket showing missing data, or documents proving the breathalyzer calibration was expired).
• Power of attorney (if applicable): If you are hiring a lawyer to represent you, a signed authorization is required.

Expert Tip: Always keep a copy of your submitted appeal stamped by the registry. If you pay the fine within the first 20 days to benefit from the 50% early payment discount, be aware that you forfeit your right to appeal. If you choose to appeal, you are essentially waiving that discount, so ensure your legal grounds (the "defect of form") are solid before proceeding. If you are uncertain about the severity of the defect, consult with a local traffic lawyer in Logroño before submitting.