Transport Specialist
In Torrevieja, the Civil Guard detained a professional truck driver on a charge of forging a public document after detecting that another person’s card had been inserted into the tachograph of the truck he was operating. The tampering caused the vehicle to be immobilized and brought the matter to authorities. The incident falls under Article 392 of the Penal Code, with penalties ranging from six months to three years in prison and fines equivalent to six to twelve months of salary. — Civil Guard Alicante press office.
Transport Specialist
On August 19, officers from the Transport Expert Team, part of the Torrevieja Traffic Detachment, conducted a routine transportation inspection on the AP-7 motorway as it passes through the municipality. During the check, inspectors identified a significant irregularity involving the vehicle. The driver and a lone passenger were found to be using a driver card belonging to someone else who was not the one driving the vehicle in the tachograph. Authorities noted that the document appeared to have been used for fraudulent purposes. — Civil Guard Alicante press office.
The tachograph card was seized immediately, and the driver, a 54-year-old German citizen, was taken into custody on suspicion of forging a public document. — Civil Guard Alicante press office.
Investigation Group
The Traffic Analysis and Investigation Group (GIAT) within the Alicante Traffic Subsector continues to investigate the origin of the card used and to determine whether the owner was aware of its illegal use. The arrest was coordinated with the Torrevieja Guard and the Education Court as part of ongoing police investigations. — Civil Guard Alicante press office.
Personal and Non-Transferable
The Civil Guard underscores that driver cards are personal and non-transferable. They are designed to be used solely by their rightful owners to monitor driving hours and enforce mandatory daily breaks. Violations of these regulations jeopardize road safety and undermine fair competition in the transportation sector. The force reiterates the serious consequences of such fraud and the importance of keeping tachographs accurate and compliant. — Civil Guard Alicante press office.