I can circulate, what should be done, how long is there to pass it

According to a study carried out by the Spanish Association of Collaborating Entities of the Administration in the Technical Inspection of Vehicles (AECA-ITV), in the last year 2023 a total of a total of 641,126 fines By circulating with the expired ITVthat is, an increase of 62% if we compare it with the data obtained in 2015, where 396,666 sanctions were recorded.

Can you circulate with the itv expired?

In Spain, logically, It cannot be circulated with the itv expiredotherwise, it could lead to serious sanctions and the following legal consequences. On the one hand, the user in question would be sanctioned with an economic fine of 200 euros for circulating in a completely illegal situation, as you could endanger the rest of the road users for not moving in a vehicle that meets the minimum requirements.

Likewise, police officers could also retain the car until the corresponding inspection passes. Of course, there are some exceptions, such as, if the vehicle is directed directly to an inspection center to pass the ITV, but out of that, it is important to keep the ITV a day to avoid problems.

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What to do if I have the expired ITV? Step by step

If you have the expired ITV, it is important follow the following steps To regularize your situation legally and avoid the sanctions already mentioned, in addition to different problems with the law. Next, we will detail it:

1. Do not circulate with the vehicle if the ITV is expired

Circulating with the itv expired, you risk an economic fine and, in case of an accident, you could have insurance problems. It is not recommended to circulate until you have the ITV per day.

2. Request an ITV appointment

• Check the ITV centers in your area: You can search online or on the website of the government or the company that manages the ITV in your autonomous community.
• Request the appointment: Depending on the demand, it is advisable to request it in advance. Many centers allow you to do it online, but you can also call or do it in person.

3. Prepare your vehicle

Before taking your vehicle to ITV, make sure it is in optimal conditions to pass the inspection. Therefore, it is best to go through the mechanical workshop to check some details, such as the following elements:

• Lights and headlights: Make sure all the headlights and lights in your car work properly.
• Tires: Check that they are not worn and have adequate pressure.
• Brakes: Check that it slows well and that there are no strange noises.
• Emissions: If your car is older, make sure you do not emit polluting gases outside the allowed limits.
• Other components: Check the state of mirrors, windshield, seat belts, etc.

4. Make the ITV

• Carries the necessary documentation: You will need to carry the technical tab of the vehicle and the circulation permit. If the vehicle is insured, it is advisable to take the insurance card too.
• Make the payment: ITV has a cost that varies according to the type of vehicle and the autonomous community. You can pay at the center before Inspection.
• Do the inspection: Once inside the center, the staff will inspect your vehicle. This includes a review of security systems, emissions, brakes, lights, etc.

5. Inspection result

• If the ITV is favorable: The center will give you a positive report and an ITV sticker that you must place on the windshield of the car. Now your ITV will be up to date.
• If the ITV is unfavorable: They will give you a failure report with the problems you must correct in the vehicle. You will have to repair them and make a new inspection again. In this case, they will give you a deadline to pass the review.

6. If they put a sanction for circulating with the itv expired

• Fine: In the event that the police have stopped you and foured you for circulating with the expired ITV, you must pay the fine and make sure to pass the ITV as soon as possible to avoid future sanctions. If you cannot pay the fine at that time, you must do it within the period indicated in the part.
• Circulation without ITV: If you have circulated without the ITV and you have received a sanction, you must carry out the inspection and in some cases, present the documentation of the new ITV to the authorities to reduce the sanction.

7. Keep the ITV updated

To avoid future problems, Be sure to make the ITV of your vehicle every time the expiration date arriveswhich is normally every 1 or 2 years depending on the antiquity of your car.

What happens if I have the itv expired but I have an appointment?