How to Appeal a Parking Fine in Ayerbe (Zona Azul/Verde): Downloadable Template

If you have received a parking ticket in Ayerbe for exceeding the time limit or failing to display a valid ticket in regulated parking areas (known as Zona Azul or Zona Verde), you have the legal right to challenge it. These zones are controlled parking spaces where payment is required during specific hours. If you believe the fine was issued unfairly—due to a broken meter, a clear sign error, or proof of payment—you can use the template below to file an official appeal (pliego de descargos).

How and Where to Submit Your Appeal in Ayerbe

To submit your appeal, you must act within the 20-calendar-day period following the notification of the fine. In Ayerbe, you have two primary ways to submit your documentation:

• In-Person: Visit the Ayerbe Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Ayerbe) office. Ensure you bring your original ID (DNI/NIE) and two copies of the appeal so they can stamp one as your receipt.
• Online: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve, you can submit the appeal via the "Sede Electrónica" of the Ayuntamiento de Ayerbe website.
• By Mail: You may send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at any Post Office (Correos), ensuring the envelope is open so it can be stamped with the submission date.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL ALCALDE/CONCEJALÍA DE TRÁFICO DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE AYERBE

DATOS DEL INTERESADO:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Tu Nombre]
DNI/NIE: [Tu DNI]
Dirección: [Tu Dirección]
Teléfono: [Tu Teléfono]

DATOS DE LA MULTA:
Número de Expediente: [Número de la multa]
Fecha de la denuncia: [Fecha]
Matrícula del vehículo: [Tu Matrícula]

EXPONGO:
Que habiendo sido notificado de la denuncia referenciada, por medio del presente escrito formulo PLIEGO DE DESCARGOS, al no estar conforme con los hechos denunciados basándome en los siguientes motivos:

[Explica aquí los motivos: ej. "El parquímetro no funcionaba", "El vehículo no estaba estacionado en dicha zona", o "Adjunto ticket de pago que demuestra que el tiempo no había expirado"].

SOLICITO:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admitan las pruebas aportadas y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la ANULACIÓN de la sanción impuesta.

En [Tu Ciudad], a [Fecha] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo: [Tu Nombre y Apellidos]

Additional Documentation Required

To increase your chances of a successful appeal, you must attach supporting evidence. Do not just send the letter alone. Include the following if applicable:

• Proof of Payment: A copy of the parking ticket or the receipt from the parking app (e.g., ElParking or similar).
• Photographic Evidence: If the signage was confusing, damaged, or obscured, take clear photos and include them as an annex.
• Technical Reports: If you claim the meter was broken, provide the ID number of the specific meter and, if possible, the time you reported the failure.
• Identification: A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.

Expert Tip: Remember that paying the fine voluntarily within the 20-day period usually grants you a 50% discount. However, paying the fine at a discount is considered an admission of guilt and will prevent you from filing an appeal later. If you are certain the fine is invalid, file the appeal first; if the administration denies it, you can still pay the fine later, though you may lose the 50% discount if the deadline has passed. Always keep a stamped copy of your submission as proof of the date.