There is a big difference between what you learn in driving school and what you actually do on the road. And although everyone we should remember the basic rules like staying in the right lane, turning on the indicators, using the mobile phone… we meet people every day who do not respect these rules. Do not do these practices may lead us to be sanctionedas well as not having the necessary documents in the vehicle.
In full scanning processYou can carry your driving license on your iPhone, but what about the rest of the documents? Is a PDF useful with a copy of our insurance? We answer your questions and clarify what documentation you should carry in your car and whether it should be in physical form.
The three documents that the DGT requires to have in the vehicle
The regulation of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) establishes that there are certain documents that we must always carry with us when we drive, because failure to do so can expose us to a fine of up to 200 dollars.
Driving license
Driving without a license is one of the most serious offenses that can exist. In this case, you can do it in the miDGT application. For years, it has been perfectly legal and the police or civil guard will be able to verify your identity via QR code only one in the application. Registering for the miDGT application is very simple:
- Download the miDGT app
- Log in with a digital certificate or Cl@ve
- In the application you will have access to your license, sanctions and other procedures
miDGT
The General Directorate of Traffic provides you with a free mobile application so that you can take your driving license and your vehicle documentation in digital format on your mobile.
Driving license
Secondly, it is essential to have with us the vehicle registration certificate. This document proves that the car is registered and authorized drive on public roads. In addition, it includes relevant information about the vehicle, such as make, model, registration plate and owner information.
The driving license is a document in physical formatusually similar in size to an A5 sheet of paper. The design includes the shield of USA at the top and its predominant colour is light green. If you have the application You can also take the miDGT in digital format. It is important to certify it only in this way, photocopies or PDF scans will not work. Either the original document or through the miDGT application.
miDGT request
Vehicle technical inspection card
The vehicle technical inspection card (ITV) is one of the mandatory documents that you must always have on your car. This card certifies that your car has passed the technical inspections corresponding, ensuring that it meets safety and emissions standards.
The ITV document is the only one that must be physically present on the vehicle with the sticker.
The ITV card is a document in physical format: blue or light green. It notes the dates of the examinations, the results obtained and the date on which the next mandatory technical inspection must be carried out. In addition to the card, It is mandatory to wear it on the car window the CT sticker attached. This sticker indicates the year of the next inspection.
Aren’t you required to carry a car insurance receipt?
Remember that since 2008 It is not mandatory to have the police on you in the car insurance or receiving the final payment. This does not mean that you do not need car insurance. It is always the same, as minimum with third party insurance
After this article, we hope you have dispelled all doubts on the documentation to bring. If one thing is clear, it is that having the miDGT application is more than enough. With it, you can carry both your driving license and your driver’s license. Remember that You will only need to physically have the ITV document. However, it costs nothing to have the physical documentation in the car to embark it.avoid any misunderstanding or a situation where the iPhone is running out of battery.
We also take this opportunity to recommend another application that can help you Don’t miss the license renewal datepass the ITV etc. It’s called My Citizen Folder and it brings together all the state information so you know when your next due dates are. It syncs with your iPhone calendar and you can set reminders so you don’t commit any violations.
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