How to Appeal a Section Radar Speeding Fine in Almadrones: Downloadable Template
If you have received a notification for a speeding violation captured by a "Radar de Tramo" (Section Radar) in the vicinity of Almadrones, you are not alone. A section radar does not measure your speed at a single point, but rather calculates your average speed over a specific stretch of road between two points. This guide provides you with the necessary steps and a ready-to-use legal template to contest the fine if you believe there has been a technical error or a lack of proper signage.
Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Almadrones
To file your appeal (Recurso de Alegaciones), you must act within 20 calendar days from the date the notification was received. Since Almadrones is a municipality within the province of Guadalajara, traffic fines are typically managed by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) or the provincial traffic headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Guadalajara).
- In-person: You can submit your documentation at any DGT office (by appointment only) or at a local post office ("Correos") using the "correo certificado" service, which is legally valid for administrative filings.
- Online: The most efficient way is via the DGT electronic headquarters ("Sede Electrónica") using a digital certificate or Cl@ve system.
- Recipient: The document should be addressed to the "Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Guadalajara."
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE GUADALAJARA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Tu dirección completa], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, DIGO:
Que mediante el presente escrito, y dentro del plazo legalmente establecido, formulo RECURSO DE ALEGACIONES contra la denuncia número [Número de expediente de la multa] notificada el día [Fecha de recepción], por una supuesta infracción de exceso de velocidad captada por radar de tramo.
SOLICITO:
1. Que se tenga por presentado este escrito en tiempo y forma.
2. Que se proceda a la revisión del expediente y se me facilite el certificado de verificación periódica y calibración del cinemómetro utilizado (radar de tramo) correspondiente a la fecha de la infracción.
3. Que se aporte la fotografía del vehículo y la documentación que acredite el correcto funcionamiento de los sensores de entrada y salida del tramo controlado.
4. Que, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda al archivo del expediente al no quedar acreditada la infracción de forma fehaciente.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Tu Nombre y Apellidos]
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 original fine notification received.
- Any evidence that supports your claim (e.g., if you were not driving, a copy of the driver's license of the person who was).
- The filled-out and signed template provided above.
Expert Tip: Always remember that by filing an appeal, you waive the 50% "early payment discount" (pronto pago). If you are not 100% sure that the radar was malfunctioning or that the signage was inadequate, it is often more cost-effective to pay the reduced fine within the first 20 days. If you choose to appeal, ensure your arguments are based on technical flaws, as "I didn't see the sign" is rarely accepted as a valid legal defense in Spanish administrative law.