Precautionary suspension 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 in the course of proceedings for the declaration of nullity, harmfulness or loss of validity of administrative authorizations, the precautionary suspension of the authorization in question will be agreed when its maintenance entails a serious danger to traffic safety. In this case, the authority hearing the procedure will order, by means of a reasoned…
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In the course of proceedings for the declaration of nullity, harmfulness or loss of validity of administrative authorizations, the precautionary suspension of the authorization in question will be agreed when its maintenance entails a serious danger to traffic safety. In this case, the authority hearing the procedure will order, by means of a reasoned resolution, the immediate intervention of the authorization and the implementation of all necessary measures to prevent its effective exercise.
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