How to Appeal a Red Light Traffic Fine in Laudio/Llodio: Downloadable Template

If you have received a traffic fine for running a red light in Laudio/Llodio, you have the legal right to challenge it. This process, known as an alegación, allows you to contest the sanction if you believe there was a technical error, a lack of evidence, or if the notification was processed incorrectly. Below, we provide a professional, ready-to-use template that you can adapt to your specific case to appeal the penalty effectively.

Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Laudio/Llodio

In Laudio/Llodio, traffic fines are typically managed by the Local Police (Policía Local) or delegated to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Álava). To submit your appeal, follow these steps:

• Timeframe: You must submit your appeal within 20 calendar days from the date the fine was notified to you.
• In-Person: You can present the document at the "Oficina de Atención Ciudadana" (SAC) of the Laudio Town Hall. Ensure you bring two copies so one can be stamped as your receipt (registro de entrada).
• Online: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the official "Sede Electrónica" of the Laudio/Llodio Town Hall.
• Certified Mail: You may also send it via "Correo Administrativo" at any Correos office using an open envelope so the official can stamp the date on the document before sealing it.

A LA ATENCIÓN DE LA ALCALDÍA / JEFATURA DE TRÁFICO DE LAUDIO/LLODIO

DATOS DEL INTERESADO:
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], con domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], código postal [CP], localidad [Municipio].

EXPONE:
Que habiendo sido notificado/a de la denuncia con número de expediente [Número de expediente de la multa], formulada por presunta infracción de circulación consistente en "no respetar la luz roja de un semáforo" en fecha [Fecha de la multa] a las [Hora], por medio del presente escrito formulo ALEGACIONES en tiempo y forma, basándome en los siguientes:

MOTIVOS:
PRIMERO: [Explicar aquí el motivo: ej. "El semáforo no era visible", "El vehículo fue vendido previamente", "No existe prueba fotográfica clara", o "El agente no detuvo el vehículo"].

SEGUNDO: Que al amparo de la Ley de Procedimiento Administrativo Común, solicito que se revise la veracidad de los hechos y la correcta tramitación del expediente.

SOLICITO:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admitan las alegaciones expuestas y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda al sobreseimiento y archivo del expediente sancionador.

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

Fdo: [Tu Nombre y Apellidos]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your appeal is taken seriously, you should attach the following supporting documents to your letter:

• A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the traffic fine notification received.
• Any evidence that supports your claim: this could include photographs of the location, a copy of the vehicle sale contract (if you were not the owner at the time), or a witness statement if applicable.
• If you are acting on behalf of someone else, you must include a signed authorization (representación legal).

Expert Tip: Always pay attention to the "early payment" discount. By filing an appeal, you waive your right to the 50% early payment discount. If you are unsure about the strength of your evidence, calculate whether the risk of paying the full fine outweighs the cost of the appeal process. If the fine involves points being deducted from your license, it is almost always recommended to appeal or consult with a traffic lawyer before paying.