In Plasencia (Plasencia), CΓ‘ceres province (CΓ‘ceres), an incident unfolded that could have inspired the script for a black comedy. A 34-year-old man, who had lost his driverβs license due to numerous violations, decided he wanted to get back behind the wheel. To do so, he went to take the theoretical exam required to restore his license. But he chose the most unexpected method β arriving at the exam center in his own car.
Traffic police officers stationed by the center could hardly believe what they saw. The man, who was officially banned from driving, calmly parked his car and headed in to take the test. He was stopped right at the exam entrance, and thatβs when things got really interesting.
On-the-spot check
The police decided not to settle for a routine document check. They thoroughly inspected the car the offender had arrived in. It turned out the vehicle had no valid insurance policy, and its technical inspection (ITV) was long expired. In fact, this car shouldnβt have been on the road at all.
As a result, the man received several administrative citations. On top of driving without a license, he was also charged with operating a vehicle without insurance and with an expired inspection. All case materials were forwarded to the Plasencia court, which will now look into this unusual case.
Points system
Spain uses a penalty points system for drivers. Each violation deducts points from a driverβs record; when the balance hits zero, the driverβs license is revoked. To regain it, one must complete a mandatory course and pass an exam. The subject of this story was trying to get his license backβbut he seems to have chosen the worst possible way to do it.
Traffic police officers note that such incidents are rare, but they show how some drivers disregard basic safety rules. In this case, itβs not just a matter of breaking the lawβitβs a direct threat to other road users.
Public response
The story quickly spread through local media, sparking an intense reaction on social networks. Many users expressed surprise and even irony regarding the offenderβs actions. However, most agree that such behavior is unacceptable and should be strictly punished.
Authorities in CΓ‘ceres and representatives of the traffic police emphasize that enforcement in these cases will only intensify. Drivers are reminded that attempts to circumvent the law can lead to far more serious consequences than temporary loss of license.
Prevention and enforcement
Joint operations by the traffic police and local units of the Guardia Civil aim to prevent such incidents from happening again. Special attention is paid not only to whether drivers have a valid license, but also to the technical condition of vehicles and the presence of insurance.
In Plasencia, this case has become a vivid example of how trying to cheat the system can lead to a host of problems. However, such stories remain the exception rather than the rule on Spanish roads. Still, these episodes serve as a reminder of the need for constant oversight and personal responsibility for every driver.
