There are many reasons to travel around Spain by car. Spanish motorways allow you to reach every corner of the country, but if you’re not careful, you’ll receive a fine within a few weeks.
What happens if I don’t pay a fine in Spain? First of all, you must take into account European legislation: EU countries exchange data on vehicle owners for the most common traffic offences, so you will receive the fine even if you are travelling in a car registered in another European country. As for Spanish law, vehicles with unpaid fines can be immobilised by the authorities until 100% of the unpaid fines (fines from the previous four years) have been paid.
This last point is very important, especially for people who have to travel to Spain regularly (lorry drivers, bus drivers and other professionals whose work depends on their car). Have you received a fine from Spain? The best thing to do is to pay it with a 50% discount and keep the proof of payment on your mobile phone.