Circulation permits

Circulation permits is one of the topics in the Driving license and violations block of the Spanish DGT theory. The driving licence, the points system, the offences and their penalties. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.

In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that 1. Vehicle circulation will require that they first obtain the corresponding circulation permit, which is designed to verify that they are in perfect working order and that their characteristics, equipment, spare parts, and accessories comply with the technical requirements established by regulations.

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📜 Reference legal text — Legislación consolidada. Article 66
  • Vehicle circulation will require that they first obtain the corresponding circulation permit, which is intended to verify that they are in perfect working order and that their characteristics, equipment, spare parts, and accessories comply with the technical requirements established by regulations.

In the case of vehicles equipped with an automated driving system, their characteristics, both in terms of the degree of automation and the operating environment, will be recorded on the vehicle registration document as developed by regulations.

The circulation of vehicles without the aforementioned permit is prohibited.

  • The vehicle registration permit must be renewed when the vehicle's ownership changes, and expires when it is deregistered from the corresponding registry, at the request of a party or when it is found to be unfit for circulation, under the terms established by regulations.
  • Driving a vehicle without a vehicle registration permit, whether because it has not been obtained or because it has been declared invalid, void, or revoked, will result in its immobilization until it is available, in accordance with the terms established by regulation.
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is circulation permits?
Circulation permits is a DGT theory topic within the «Driving license and violations» block, governed by Legislación consolidada. Artículo 66 of the Spanish General Traffic Regulations. Above you will find a simple explanation and the reference legal text.
Does this topic appear in the DGT theory exam?
Yes. Every section of the General Traffic Regulations can appear in the theory exam. To practise with real questions, go to the TraficoTest platform.
Where is it regulated (Legislación consolidada. Article 66)?
This content comes from Legislación consolidada. Article 66 of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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