How to Appeal an Unjust Tow-Away in La Pedraja de Portillo: Free Template Download

If your vehicle has been towed by the municipal crane service in La Pedraja de Portillo without a valid legal justification, you have the right to challenge the administrative act. This template is designed to help you file a formal administrative appeal (Recurso de Reposición) to recover the costs associated with the towing and the fine, provided the removal was arbitrary, lacked proper signage, or occurred under circumstances where the vehicle did not pose a danger or obstruction.

How and where to submit your appeal in La Pedraja de Portillo

Once you have completed the template below, you must submit it to the City Council (Ayuntamiento de La Pedraja de Portillo). You have two primary methods to do this:

• In-Person: Visit the Town Hall Registry (Registro General del Ayuntamiento). Ensure you bring your original ID (DNI/NIE) and a copy of the appeal so they can stamp it as your "proof of receipt" (sello de entrada).
• Online: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document through the "Sede Electrónica" (Electronic Office) of the La Pedraja de Portillo website. This is often the fastest and most efficient method.

Note: You generally have 15 to 30 days from the notification of the fine to submit this appeal, depending on the specific administrative procedure opened against you.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL ILMO. AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA PEDRAJA DE PORTILLO

DATOS DEL INTERESADO:
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], con domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], teléfono [Número] y correo electrónico [Email].

EXPONE:
Que habiendo tenido conocimiento de la retirada de mi vehículo con matrícula [Matrícula] por la grúa municipal el día [Fecha] en [Lugar exacto], procedo a interponer RECURSO DE REPOSICIÓN contra dicho acto administrativo y la sanción derivada del mismo, basándome en los siguientes hechos:

HECHOS:
[Explique aquí brevemente por qué la retirada fue injusta. Ejemplo: "No existía señalización vertical que prohibiera el estacionamiento", "El vehículo no obstaculizaba la circulación", o "La señal fue instalada después de haber aparcado el vehículo"].

SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito, se admita a trámite y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la anulación de la sanción y al reembolso de los gastos de grúa satisfechos indebidamente.

En La Pedraja de Portillo, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo: [Nombre y Apellidos]

Additional documentation required

To increase your chances of a successful appeal, you must attach the following documents to your application:

• A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• The original receipt of payment for the towing service (this is crucial to request a refund).
• Photographic evidence: Photos of the location showing the lack of signage, the position of the car, or any defects in the signaling that justify your appeal.
• Any other documents that prove your case, such as a statement from a witness or a copy of the police report if applicable.

Expert Tip: Always pay the fine first if you want to benefit from the "early payment discount" (usually 50%), but make sure to indicate in your appeal that the payment is made "under protest" (bajo protesta). This preserves your right to challenge the legality of the fine without losing the discount. If the appeal is successful, the City Council is legally obligated to return the full amount paid.