Spain Enforces Penalties: New Traffic‑Fine Guidance and Police Assault Conviction

Spanish authorities outline detailed procedures for traffic violations, including payment options, 50 % early‑payment discounts, identification of drivers, appeal deadlines and electronic management through the DGT and local administrations. The guide explains how fines can be contested, refunded if improper, and the steps for online or in‑person settlement.

In a separate case, a National Police officer in Vigo was sentenced to a €300 fine for a minor assault after striking a pregnant woman with his baton. He was also ordered to pay €105 in civil compensation to the victim, with the State bearing subsidiary liability. The officer appealed the verdict, claiming self‑defence, but the court upheld the conviction for unjustified violence.