The 4 Documents Police May Ask for at a Traffic Check in Spain

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1️⃣🚘 Driving Licence (Permiso de Conducir)

If you don’t have a Spanish licence, always carry the original or a notarized copy – only these are valid.

📸 If your licence doesn’t have a photo, police may request an official photo ID like your passport or national ID to verify your identity.

2️⃣📄 Vehicle Registration Document (Permiso de Circulación)

Displays:

🔹 License plate number

🔹 Owner’s name

🔹 Vehicle usage (private, rental, etc.)

🔹 Number of seats

3️⃣🧾 ITV Card / Vehicle Inspection Document (Tarjeta ITV)

Shows:

📏 Vehicle dimensions

⚖️ Maximum load & towing capacity (for trailers)

🛞 Approved tyre sizes

📅 Next technical inspection date

4️⃣🛡️ Insurance Proof (Resguardo del Seguro)

🚗 For Spanish vehicles, it’s no longer mandatory to carry it, but it’s recommended

in case of an accident — it helps when filling out the friendly accident report 📝🤝.

✅ A receipt or copy of the policy is enough.

🌍 For foreign vehicles, the insurance document must be in the car at all times, so that police know which insurer to contact in the event of a breakdown or accident.

📦💡 Tip: Keep all documents together in your glove box for peace of mind! 🧤📁

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