Road safety offences
Some traffic offences are crimes and can end up in court. We explain your situation and defend you with a personal touch.
What it involves
Road safety offences are behaviours at the wheel that the law punishes as a crime, not just with a fine. They include, for example, driving without a licence or after it has been taken away, driving far above the permitted speed or driving recklessly, putting other people in danger. They can lead to loss of your driving licence and a criminal record.
Is this your case?
- You were stopped while driving without ever having obtained a licence.
- You have lost all your points and were caught behind the wheel.
- You are accused of reckless driving after another driver reported you.
- A speed camera caught you well over the limit and you have been summoned to court.
How we help
We analyse the police report, the speed measurements and the statements of the officers and witnesses. We assist you from the first summons, prepare your defence and decide with you whether it is worth seeking an agreement. If you are the one who has suffered the consequences of a careless driver, we help you join the proceedings as a party and claim compensation for the damage. We can help you in Spanish, Arabic, Tamazight, French and English, at our offices in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Málaga and Barcelona or online, wherever you are in Spain.
If your case involves alcohol or drugs, see our page on drink-driving, and if a conviction could affect your residence papers, we help you with criminal record cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
- When does a traffic offence become a crime?
- When the conduct puts others at serious risk or the law considers it especially serious, such as driving without ever having obtained a licence, driving far over the speed limit or driving recklessly. Everything else stays as a traffic penalty.
- What happens if I drive after my licence has been taken away?
- Whether it was taken away by a judge or you lost it through penalty points, driving again can be a criminal offence. Don't get behind the wheel without talking to us first and, if you have already been stopped, call us as soon as possible.
- Can I drive in Spain with my own country's licence?
- It depends on the country that issued it and on whether you already live in Spain; in many cases you have to exchange it after a certain time. We review your situation so you don't run into problems at a checkpoint.
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