How to Appeal a Driving License Point Deduction in Los Barrios: Free Template Download

If you have recently received a notification from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) informing you of a loss of points on your Spanish driving license, you have the legal right to challenge this decision. This article provides a practical guide and a formal template to help you file an appeal (recurso de alzada or alegaciones) if you believe the sanction is unjust or contains procedural errors.

Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Los Barrios

To submit your appeal, you have several options. In Los Barrios, you can utilize the "Registro General" of the town hall or the "Oficina de Correos" to send your document via "correo administrativo" (certified mail with return receipt), ensuring the envelope is left open so the official can stamp the date on both the original and the copy.

Alternatively, if you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the appeal electronically through the official DGT website (Sede Electrónica). Ensure you file within the mandatory 20-calendar-day window following the notification of the sanction.

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE CÁDIZ

D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número] y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], C.P. [Código Postal], Los Barrios, Cádiz.

EXPONE:

Que habiendo sido notificado de la resolución sancionadora con número de expediente [Número de expediente], por la cual se detraen [Número] puntos de mi permiso de conducir, interpongo en tiempo y forma escrito de ALEGACIONES/RECURSO contra dicha detracción, basándome en los siguientes:

HECHOS:

PRIMERO.- [Explicar brevemente los hechos, por ejemplo: No se ha acreditado correctamente la identificación del conductor o existe un error en la señalización].

SEGUNDO.- [Añadir cualquier prueba, por ejemplo: Aportación de fotografías o documentos que contradigan la versión de la autoridad].

SOLICITO:

Que se tengan por presentadas las alegaciones y documentación adjunta, y tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la anulación de la detracción de puntos impuesta.

En Los Barrios, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Firma:

Additional documentation required

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

• A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the notification letter (the "notificación de detracción de puntos").
• Evidence supporting your claim: This could include photographs, witness statements, or documentation proving you were not the driver at the time of the incident (such as a vehicle rental contract or a work certificate).
• Any proof of payment if you have already paid the fine (though note that paying a fine usually implies acceptance of the facts; consult a lawyer if you intend to challenge the points).

Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your appeal. If the DGT does not respond within the established timeframe (usually three months for administrative silence), you may have grounds to escalate the case. If the points deduction is significant, I strongly recommend consulting with a local traffic law specialist in the Campo de Gibraltar area before submitting, as technical errors in the administrative process are often the key to winning these appeals.