How to Appeal a Mobile Phone Traffic Fine in Boñar: Free Downloadable Template

Receiving a traffic fine for using a mobile phone while driving in Spain can be a stressful experience, especially if you believe the charge is incorrect or if there were procedural errors. In Spain, this is a serious administrative offense that carries both a monetary penalty and a deduction of points from your license. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to help you draft your "Escrito de Alegaciones" (Statement of Allegations) to contest the fine issued by the local authorities or the DGT.

Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Boñar

To contest a fine in Boñar, you must submit your written appeal within 20 calendar days from the date the notification was served. Since Boñar is a municipality in the province of León, you have several options for filing your paperwork:

• In-person: You can visit the Boñar Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Boñar) or any other public registry office (Registro General) of the Spanish administration. Remember to bring your ID and the original fine notification.
• Online: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the appeal through the "Sede Electrónica" of the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) or the local municipal portal if the fine was issued by the local police.
• By Mail: You can send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at any Post Office (Correos). Ensure they stamp both the copy and the original to prove the date of submission.

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE LEÓN / AL AYUNTAMIENTO DE BOÑAR

DATOS DEL INTERESADO:
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa, Código Postal y Localidad], teléfono [Número de teléfono], correo electrónico [Email].

EXPONE:
Que habiendo sido notificado de la denuncia con número [Número de expediente/denuncia] de fecha [Fecha de la multa], por la supuesta infracción consistente en "hacer uso de dispositivo de telefonía móvil durante la conducción", formulo en tiempo y forma las siguientes ALEGACIONES:

PRIMERO.- (Explique aquí los hechos. Ejemplo: Que en el momento de la denuncia, el vehículo se encontraba estacionado, o que el dispositivo no estaba siendo utilizado, o la falta de pruebas fotográficas claras).

SEGUNDO.- Que la denuncia carece de la necesaria presunción de veracidad al no haber sido aportada prueba fotográfica suficiente o no haber sido ratificada por el agente denunciante de manera fehaciente.

SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admitan las pruebas que se adjuntan y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda al sobreseimiento y archivo del expediente sancionador.

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

Fdo.: [Su Firma]

Additional documentation required

To strengthen your case, you should attach copies of any evidence that contradicts the fine. This may include:

• A copy of your ID (DNI or NIE).
• The original notification of the fine (or the notification ID number).
• Any evidence that proves your innocence, such as GPS logs showing the car was stopped, witnesses' statements, or photographs of the location if the visibility conditions made it impossible for the officer to see inside the vehicle.
• If you are submitting via a representative, a signed authorization document.

Expert Tip: Never pay the fine if you intend to appeal it. In the Spanish system, paying a fine—even with the 50% "early payment" discount—is legally considered an admission of guilt, which automatically ends the administrative procedure and prevents you from filing any further appeals. Always ensure your appeal reaches the administration before the 20-day deadline expires to preserve your rights.