How to Appeal a Breathalyzer Fine in Orgiva: Downloadable Template (Word/PDF)
If you have received a notification for a breathalyzer fine (alcoholemia) in Orgiva and believe there has been a procedural error, you are entitled to file an appeal. This guide provides a professional template based on a "formal defect" (defecto de forma). A formal defect refers to any procedural error made by the authorities during the testing process or the notification of the fine—such as missing information, incorrect dates, or failure to follow the mandatory calibration protocols for the breathalyzer—which can render the sanction void.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Orgiva
To submit your appeal in Orgiva, you have several options:
- In-person: Visit the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Órgiva) or the local DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) office if applicable. Ensure you bring two copies so one can be stamped as proof of receipt.
- Electronic Office: You can submit the document digitally through the "Sede Electrónica" of the DGT or the local Orgiva municipal portal if you have a Digital Certificate or Cl@ve PIN.
- Post Office (Correos): You can send the document via "Correo Administrativo" (certified mail in an open envelope). The clerk will stamp it and seal it, providing you with a valid submission date.
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE GRANADA
DATOS DEL INTERESADO:
D/Dña. [Full Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], con domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Address], CP [Zip Code], [City/Town].ASUNTO: Formulación de alegaciones contra la denuncia nº [Fine Number].
Por medio del presente escrito, formulo alegaciones contra la denuncia arriba indicada por los siguientes motivos:
PRIMERO.- Que en la notificación recibida se observa un defecto de forma sustancial que causa indefensión, consistente en [Explain the error, e.g., falta de indicación del modelo de etilómetro, ausencia de hora exacta de la prueba, etc.].
SEGUNDO.- Que según la Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo Común, la omisión de estos requisitos legales invalida el acto administrativo.
SOLICITO: Que se tengan por presentadas estas alegaciones, se admita a trámite y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda al archivo del expediente sancionador.
En [City], a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].
Fdo.: [Your Signature]
Additional documentation required
To ensure your appeal is processed correctly, you must attach the following documents:
- A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- A copy of the original fine notification (the "boletín de denuncia").
- Any evidence supporting your claim of a "formal defect" (e.g., photos of the scene, copies of the test results showing errors, or witness statements).
- If you are represented by a lawyer, a signed authorization document.
Expert Tip: Always prioritize submitting your appeal within the 20-day "voluntary period." While filing an appeal waives the 50% early payment discount, it is your legal right to challenge the fine if you believe the procedure was flawed. If you are unsure about the technicalities of the breathalyzer equipment, consult with a specialist traffic lawyer in the Granada province before submitting the document.