this is not a personal enquiry just something i was thinking about so for example if i was to be driving dangerously in spain would that affect a brittish licence
2007-03-02 10:43:26 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'm sure there'll be some European ruling on it now with the customary FINE, it used to just be affective in the country of the offence but I'm not sure nowadays.
2007-03-02 11:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by richiesown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have just returned to England after living for 10 years in Spain. Let me first say that we are glad to be back to a civilised and law abiding country. We have seen lots of incidends not so much with the police local. They are very much like our own police. Its the Guardia Civil that you have to worry about.
Before Franco died the Guardi Civil were his army. He gave them free rule to do exactly what they want,and there is nothing you can do about it. They do not recognise the EU and at times they can be ruthless.To theSpanish as well. Most of them hate the Guardia.
They will take you for everthing if they can. As far as your licence is concerned. it depends on who stops you. But I can guarantee Its not your licence they worry about, you will be fined on the spot, or taken to the nearest wall bank If you cant pay. If you havent enough in the bank they will take what they can from you.
The money then goes into their pocket. I could tell you many stories about Spain and Its laws, but I would be talking for hours. Here is just one incident. I attended a serious accident involving English, because I speak Spanish. When talking to one of the officers of the Guardia Civil, his speach seemed a little strange. Also he was unsteady on his feet. When I moved closer I could smell his breath. He had definatley had a few drinks too many. Spain has the strongest drink drive limits in the EU, but that applys to you and me. Your life would be hell if you reported him. Glad to be back I f that answers your question. { Did you know that Spain has 3 police forces including forest Guardia also.} As for affecting your licence......Its doubtful, but the laws are slowley being enforced.
2007-03-03 01:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no how it works is like this if you are speeding in foreign country you can be fined but no points will go one your licence i have an Irish licence but i cant get any points for speeding in Britain only a fine that's only if you are stopped if people tell you otherwise they are wrong if you are caught on camera speeding in Spain they wont phone Swansea or Dublin for me and give you points that is the law at the minute because i had a problem in England and dublin told me not to worry i think you are ok for the miniute but the law might change soon
2007-03-02 14:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by danny boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" The framework decision on financial penalties imposed by one member state allows it to be recognised and enforced in another member state. This would comprise offences where the decision to issue a fine was made by a court in respect of a criminal offence, or by an authority of the issuing state in respect of acts that are infringements of the law provided the person concerned has had an opportunity to have the case tried by a criminal court."
Above was the answer given to a question raised in the House of Lords 11 Oct 2004>
2007-03-02 11:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by frank S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and stop thinking about negative things.
2007-03-03 03:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by wise5557 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋