Narcotics, psychotropic drugs, stimulants or other similar substances

Narcotics, psychotropic drugs, stimulants or other similar substances is one of the topics in the General rules block of the Spanish DGT theory. Defines who the traffic rules apply to and where, the basic definitions and the principles behind the whole theory. 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 drivers of vehicles or bicycles who have ingested or incorporated into their body psychotropic, stimulant or other similar substances, which must include, in any case, medicines or other substances under the effect of which the appropriate physical or mental state for driving safely is altered, may not circulate on roads subject to legislation on traffic…

The exam often asks where and to whom these rules apply; read the options carefully, as they frequently change a single word.

📜 Reference legal text — Article 27 (1)

Drivers of vehicles or bicycles who have ingested or incorporated into their body psychotropic, stimulant or other similar substances, which shall include, in any case, medicines or other substances under the effect of which the appropriate physical or mental state for driving safely is altered, may not circulate on roads subject to legislation on traffic, motor vehicle circulation and road safety.

🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is narcotics, psychotropic drugs, stimulants or other similar substances?
Narcotics, psychotropic drugs, stimulants or other similar substances is a DGT theory topic within the «General rules» block, governed by Artículo 27 (1) 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 (Article 27 (1))?
This content comes from Article 27 (1) of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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