Sanction types

Sanction types 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 practice, this comes down to the following:

  • The violations provided for in Article 77.
  • and
  • must be punishable by a fine of 1,000 euros. In the case of driving with an alcohol level higher than the legally established limit, this penalty must only be imposed on drivers who have already been fined in the…
  • The fine for the infringement provided for in article 77.
  • must be double that provided for the original infringement that gave rise to it, if it is a minor infringement, and triple that provided for if it is a serious or very serious infringement.
  • The infringement referred to in Article 77.

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

The licences-and-offences block is tested with exact data (points, deadlines, penalties): it pays to memorise the key figures.

📜 Reference legal text — Legislación consolidada. Article 80
  • Minor violations shall be punishable by a fine of up to 100 euros; serious violations by a fine of 200 euros; and very serious violations by a fine of 500 euros. However, violations consisting of failure to comply with speed limits shall be punishable by the amount provided in Annex IV.
  • Without prejudice to the foregoing, when imposing sanctions, the following must be taken into account:
  • The violations provided for in Article 77. c) and d) shall be punishable by a fine of 1,000 euros. In the case of driving with an alcohol level higher than the legally established limit, this penalty shall only be imposed on drivers who have already been fined in the immediately preceding year for exceeding the permitted alcohol level, as well as on drivers driving with a level that is twice the permitted limit.
  • The fine for the infringement provided for in article 77. j) shall be double that provided for the original infringement that gave rise to it, if it is a minor infringement, and triple that provided for if it is a serious or very serious infringement.
  • The infringement referred to in Article 77. h) shall be punishable by a fine of 6,000 euros.
  • The violations listed in article 77.n), ñ), o), p), q), r), s) and t) will be punished with a fine of between 3,000 and 20,000 euros.
  • In the event of the infringement referred to in Article 77.q), the sanction of suspension of the corresponding authorization for a period of up to one year may be imposed. During the duration of the suspension, the holder may not obtain another authorization for the same activities.

Carrying out activities during the suspension period of the authorization will also result in a further suspension for a period of six months upon the first violation, and for one year if a second or subsequent violation occurs.

  • In the case of the infringement referred to in Article 77.u), the applicant may not appear for the tests to obtain or recover a driving permit or license or other administrative authorization to drive within a period of six months.
🔗 Read the official text on the BOE (Spanish General Traffic Regulations)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is sanction types?
Sanction types is a DGT theory topic within the «Driving license and violations» block, governed by Legislación consolidada. Artículo 80 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 80)?
This content comes from Legislación consolidada. Article 80 of the Spanish traffic regulations. You can read the official text on the BOE.

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