How to Appeal a Mobile Phone Traffic Fine in Mora: 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 citation was issued in error or lacks sufficient evidence. In Spain, this is considered a serious traffic offense (infracción grave). If you have been fined in the town of Mora (Toledo) and wish to contest it, you have a legal right to submit an appeal, known as a "Escrito de Alegaciones." This document allows you to formally present your defense to the local traffic authorities.

Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Mora

To submit your appeal, you must act within the 20-calendar-day period following the notification of the fine. In Mora, you should direct your correspondence to the local traffic authority or the Ayuntamiento de Mora, depending on who issued the ticket.

• In-person: Visit the Citizen Service Office (Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano) at the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Mora). Remember to bring your original ID (DNI/NIE) and a copy of the fine.
• Online: You can submit the document via the official "Sede Electrónica" of the Ayuntamiento de Mora if you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN.
• By Mail: You may send the document via certified mail (Correo Administrativo) at any post office (Correos), ensuring the envelope is left open so the official can stamp the date on the document before sealing it.

A LA ALCALDÍA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE MORA (TOLEDO)

D/Dña. [Full Name], mayor de edad, con DNI/NIE número [ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Address], teléfono [Phone Number] y correo electrónico [Email].

EXPONE:
Que habiendo sido notificado/a de la denuncia con número de expediente [File Number], de fecha [Date of Fine], por la supuesta infracción de "utilizar dispositivos de telefonía móvil durante la conducción", vengo por el presente escrito a formular ALEGACIONES en tiempo y forma, basándome en los siguientes hechos:

PRIMERO.- Que no se ajustan a la realidad los hechos descritos en la denuncia, toda vez que [Explain your defense here: e.g., the vehicle was parked, the device was not in use, or the agent could not have clearly seen the interior of the vehicle].

SEGUNDO.- Que la denuncia carece de la prueba de cargo suficiente para desvirtuar la presunción de inocencia, al no haberse aportado prueba fotográfica ni haber sido ratificado el hecho por la firma del agente en condiciones que permitan una identificación inequívoca.

SOLICITO:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admita a trámite y, previos los trámites legales oportunos, se dicte resolución por la que se archive el expediente sancionador y se deje sin efecto la multa propuesta.

En Mora, a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].

Fdo.: [Your Signature]

Additional documentation required

To strengthen your appeal, ensure you attach the following documents to your submission:

• A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the notification of the fine (the "Boletín de Denuncia").
• Any evidence that supports your claim: this could include witness statements, photos of the area, or proof that you were not driving at the time (e.g., a work schedule or toll receipts).
• If you are represented by a lawyer, include the power of attorney or authorization document.

Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your submitted appeal. This is your only proof that the document was received within the legal timeframe. If you choose to pay the fine to benefit from the 50% early payment discount, be aware that doing so is legally interpreted as an admission of guilt, which effectively ends your right to appeal. If you intend to fight the fine, do not pay it until the administrative process is finalized.