The DGT continues fining parked cars without ITV, with no legal basis

The Directorate General of Traffic continues to impose 200 euro fines on parked vehicles without a valid ITV (MOT), even though since 2021 various judges have annulled these fines. The law only requires the technical inspection for driving, not for being stationary. For citizens, this represents a clear opportunity to appeal and recover the money unfairly paid.

urban street scene at night, a parked car with expired ITV sticker on windshield, a traffic officer placing a 200 euro fine envelope under the wiper, while a ghostly transparent judge’s gavel strikes down an identical ticket in the background, showing the legal contradiction, cinematic photorealistic technical illustration, wet asphalt reflecting headlights, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, detailed car body and street elements, ultra-realistic textures, depth of field focusing on the ticket and sticker

The legal loophole enabling municipal revenue abuse ⚖️

The problem lies in a lax interpretation of the General Vehicle Regulations. While Article 10 requires having the ITV to drive, many municipalities apply an ordinance that penalizes parking without it. Courts have ruled that this practice lacks regulatory coverage, but the DGT and local councils do not update their protocols. Thus, citizens must file an appeal or judicial claim to annul the fine, a tedious but viable process.

The ultimate trick to make parking cost you only 200 euros 💡

It seems some municipalities have discovered a lucrative business: fining parked cars for not having an ITV. It's like being fined for not wearing a seatbelt while watching TV on the sofa. The funny thing is that the administration prefers to spend money defending these absurd fines rather than updating their systems. If you get one, don't pay: appeal and make them foot the bill for the joke.