Proceedings of the authority agent

Proceedings of the authority agent 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 practice, this comes down to the following:

  • Describe precisely, in the complaint report or in the report of the proceedings carried out, the procedure followed to carry out the alcohol detection test or tests, stating the data necessary for the identification of…
  • Record the warnings given to the interested party, especially the right to verify the results obtained in breath alcohol detection tests through appropriate analyses, and certify in the proceedings the tests or analyses…
  • Take the person being examined, or the person who refuses to undergo alcohol detection tests, in cases where the facts have criminal characteristics, in accordance with the rules of the Criminal Procedure Law, to the…

In short, the rule makes sure every road user knows what to expect in this situation.

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 24

If the result of the second test carried out by the agent, or that of the analyses carried out at the request of the interested party, is positive, or when the person driving a motor vehicle shows obvious symptoms of doing so under the influence of alcohol or appears to be allegedly involved in criminal conduct, the authority agent, in addition to complying, in all cases, with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, must:

  • Describe precisely, in the complaint report or in the report of the proceedings carried out, the procedure followed to carry out the alcohol detection test or tests, stating the data necessary for the identification of the detection instrument or instruments used, whose generic characteristics shall also be detailed.
  • Record the warnings given to the interested party, especially the right to verify the results obtained in breath alcohol detection tests through appropriate analyses, and certify in the proceedings the tests or analyses carried out at the health centre to which the interested party was transferred.
  • Take the person being examined, or the person who refuses to undergo alcohol detection tests, in cases where the facts have criminal characteristics, in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Law, to the corresponding court for the appropriate purposes.
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is proceedings of the authority agent?
Proceedings of the authority agent is a DGT theory topic within the «General rules» block, governed by Artículo 24 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 24)?
This content comes from Article 24 of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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