Although the trunk and the rear seats in your car can be filled like Noah’s ark with umbrellas, umbrellas, sweaters, diving glasses or books, among others, there are certain objects that, in no way, you can carry in your vehicle. In the opposite case, you are risking that the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) imposes you economic sanctions that can exceed 30,000 euros.
There are objects that The DGT expressly prohibits carrying in the car, when considered dangerous or that, directly, violates the law. In fact, this body is intensifying the control of these regulations on roads. In this article we list the things that you cannot carry so that you have no unnecessary problems with your vehicle on the road.
Prohibited objects
- Navajas and modified white weapons: despite the fact that razors or slopes do not have to be illegal, any modification that increases their danger if they are prohibited. In fact, any cutting object with a sheet greater than 11 centimeters cannot be carried in the vehicle without authorization. The fines associated with this type of objects in the car range from 300 euros to 30,000 euros.
- Unauthorized hunting or surveillance devices, such as hidden cameras or frequency inhibitors. These devices are absolutely prohibited in the case of not providing justification for transport.
- Thermal vision monocular, also known as ‘thermal glasses’: these are devices that allow observing people or animals at a great distance through heat detection. This is another device that if you carry it in the car can be considered an illegal or espionage hunting signal and can be sanctioned with up to 60,000 euros in certain autonomous communities.
- Firearms: carrying a weapon in the car can be a reason for a sanction exceeding 30,000 euros and possible criminal consequences, in the case of not carrying the required documentation and proper transport. In certain cases, the penalty may be greater if it is considered that the action endangers public safety.
- Lanterns that have been modified with the intention of blinding or emitting electric shocks. The flashlight is another seemingly harmless object, but which is modified to give more intense light and dazzle other drivers, an infraction is being committed. Fines vary from 601 to 30,000 euros.
- Hunting or ammunition cartridges without registering: carrying cartridges without a license or a higher number of the allowed can lead to sanctions of up to 30,000 euros. In addition, depending on the context, you could even be arrested or processed by illegal possession of weapons.
More prohibitions
The General Directorate of Traffic also recalls that these other objects cannot be transported in the vehicle.
- Firecrackers, explosives or all pyrotechnic material without authorization. Fines that can amount to 30,000 euros.
- Baseball bats or other blunt objects without apparent justification.
- Hazardous or flammable substances without regulation.
- Unregistered or authorization drones.
- Loose animals inside the cabin. In addition to dangerous, it can also be an economic sanction by not taking them in the right way within the vehicle. Domestic animals must be located in a specific place for them so that they do not interfere in driving. In the case of not having it, they will have to accommodate in the rear seats, subjects or, at least, separated from the subsequent seats by a network or other device.
Accommodation of people and objects
- It is forbidden to transport people in sites other than those destined for them in vehicles.
- In vehicles that transport people and goods, passengers must be protected from the load.
- Authorized vehicles to simultaneously transport people and charges must be equipped with protection to prevent the loading of the travelers in case it is projected.
The DGT also recalls that the number of people transported in a vehicle cannot exceed the number of authorized places. In no case may the maximum authorized mass be exceeded for said vehicle. These data are available on the technical inspection card.
It is a serious infraction when the vehicle is occupied by 50% the number of authorized places, excluded that of the driver. If the case occur, the vehicle would be paralyzed by the agents of the authority.
With cars, it must be prudent when loading them, since their stability should not be compromised and it must always be taken into account that the maximum authorized mass cannot be exceeded.
On the other hand, in the posterior tray, packages or objects that decrease the visibility of the driver to the back should not be placed. In the case of not being able to comply with this rule, it is mandatory to carry a right exterior mirror.
How to pay the fines imposed by the DGT?
The traffic fines imposed by the DGT can be paid in several ways, whether the infraction has been detected on the road and in the case of receiving a notification.
To pay a DGT fine, you can do it online through the official website of the DGT. Here you can consult the status of the fine, the details of the sanction and make the payment by card or other payment methods.
It is also possible to pay fines for bank transfer or in offices of the DGT and in certain authorized banks. It is important to remember that, in the case of wanting to benefit from a discount for soon payment, the payment must be made within the planned period.
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