How to Appeal a Wrongful Vehicle Towing in Calahorra: Downloadable Template

If your vehicle was towed by the municipal tow truck service (Grúa Municipal) in Calahorra and you believe the removal was unjustified—perhaps because your car was parked legally, the signage was obscured, or there was a lack of proper notification—you have the right to file an official administrative appeal. This template provides a formal legal framework to contest the towing fee and any associated traffic fine, helping you navigate the bureaucratic process with the Calahorra City Council.

Instructions on how and where to submit your appeal in Calahorra

To challenge the towing of your vehicle, you must submit your appeal to the Ayuntamiento de Calahorra. You have a limited window (usually 20 calendar days from the date of the notification or the date you retrieved the vehicle) to lodge your claim.

• In-Person: Visit the Citizen Attention Office (Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano) at the City Hall (Plaza de España, 2, 26500 Calahorra). Remember to bring your original DNI/NIE.
• Online: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the Sede Electrónica of the Calahorra City Council website. This is the fastest and most recommended method.
• Registered Post: You can send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at any Post Office (Correos), ensuring the envelope is open so it can be stamped and dated before being sealed.

AL AYUNTAMIENTO DE CALAHORRA

DON/DOÑA: [Your Full Name], con DNI/NIE [Your ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Address], CP [Zip Code], [City].

EXPONE:
Que mediante el presente escrito, interpongo RECURSO DE REPOSICIÓN contra la retirada de mi vehículo con matrícula [Vehicle Plate Number] por parte de la grúa municipal el día [Date of Towing] en [Location/Street of the incident].

ALEGACIONES:
PRIMERA: Que la retirada del vehículo fue injustificada debido a que [Explain clearly why it was wrong: e.g., there was no sign prohibiting parking, the sign was hidden by vegetation, or the vehicle was parked correctly].
SEGUNDA: Que, tal y como se acredita en la documentación adjunta, [Provide evidence, e.g., photos showing the area, lack of signage, or a receipt proving payment of a parking meter].

SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este escrito, se admita a trámite y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la anulación de la sanción y la devolución del importe abonado por el servicio de grúa.

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

Fdo.: [Your Signature]

Additional documentation required

To strengthen your case, you must attach supporting evidence to your template. Without proof, your appeal is unlikely to succeed. Be sure to include:

• Photographic evidence: High-resolution photos of the street, the specific location where the car was parked, and any nearby traffic signs (or the lack thereof).
• Receipt of payment: A copy of the invoice or receipt you received when paying the towing fee at the municipal depot (this is crucial for requesting a refund).
• Copy of your ID: A clear photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Supporting documents: If you were parked in a zone that was supposedly reserved for events or construction, include any documents that prove the signage was not placed 48 hours in advance (a legal requirement in Spain).

Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your submission (the "registro de entrada"). If you do not hear back from the City Council within three months, the appeal is often considered "administratively silent," but you should follow up with the municipal traffic department to ensure your file has been processed. If the resolution is negative, you may still consider filing a contentious-administrative appeal, though this usually requires legal representation.