Sanciones de aplicación de tráfico - Prueba de conducción de España

If caught speeding by 20–30 km/h over limit

Moderate speeding results in fines of €100–€300 and deduction of up to 2 points.

If caught speeding by over 50 km/h

Driving 50 and above km/h over limit can lead to fines up to €600, license suspension, or court charges.

If riding without a helmet

Helmet use is mandatory; violating this leads to €200 fine and loss of 3 license points.

If riding a moped or motorcycle without a license

Riding without a valid license is fined up to €500 and the vehicle may be impounded.

If driving under the influence (DUI)

Alcohol or drug use results in €500–€1,000 fine and 6 point loss, with possible jail time.

If refusing an alcohol or drug test

Refusal can result in criminal penalties, including license suspension and jail.

If caught using mobile phone while riding

Handheld mobile use while riding is penalized with €200 fine and 3 point deduction.

If riding uninsured

Operating a motorcycle without insurance is illegal and fined between €600 and €3,000.

If running a red light

Running red lights incurs a €200 penalty and 4-point license deduction.

If dangerous overtaking occurs

Overtaking in a dangerous manner leads to €500 fine and 6-point penalty.

If number plate is missing or illegible

Motorcycles must have readable plates; violations fined up to €200.

If tampering with exhaust system

Modified/noisy exhausts are penalized with €200 fine and vehicle may be impounded.

If riding with an altered or fake license plate

Using false plates can lead to €6,000 and above fines and criminal prosecution.

If caught transporting a passenger without footrests

Passengers must have dedicated seating and footrests; otherwise, €200 fine applies.

If overtaking on right side in urban areas

Illegal right-side overtaking is dangerous and penalized with a €200 fine.

If stopped at checkpoint and rider flees

Fleeing a police check may result in criminal charges or license revocation.

If rider commits repeated serious offenses

Repeat violations can lead to license suspension or mandatory re-training.

If caught drifting or stunting on public roads

Performing stunts like wheelies on streets incurs €500 fine and points loss.

If parking in disabled spot without permit

Parking in disabled spaces without proper ID results in a €200 fine.

If riding without hazard lights in emergency

Not using hazard signals in breakdowns leads to €100–€200 fine.

If caught riding with defective lights

Lights must be fully operational; otherwise, a €200 penalty is enforced.

If failing to yield to pedestrian crossing

Not yielding at crosswalks incurs €200 fine and 4-point deduction.

If traffic light violation in school zone

Violations near schools are punished more severely: €300 fine and above 6 points.

If license is suspended and rider drives

Riding with a suspended license is criminally punishable with possible jail time.

If carrying oversized or unsecured load

Carrying improperly secured cargo on motorcycles leads to €200 fine.

If using unauthorized blue lights or sirens

Unauthorized emergency signals are penalized with a €3,000 fine.

If exceeding legal passenger limit

Overloading a motorcycle is fined up to €200, especially without proper seating.

If stopping in bus lanes illegally

Illegal parking or stopping in reserved bus lanes results in €200 fine.

If insurance fraud or false documents provided

Submitting false insurance or ID is criminal and leads to large penalties or jail.

If overtaking where prohibited (solid line)

Unsafe overtaking in restricted zones can cost €200 and 4 license points.