A 39-year-old Moroccan national living in the Almeria region was condemned by police authorities in Alicante after investigators found multiple devices designed to cheat on the theoretical portion of the driver’s license exam. The case aligns with the current reform of the Traffic, Mobility and Road Safety Law, which now prevents offenders from retaking tests for a minimum period of six months.
Officials from the Civil Guard and the General Directorate of Security, along with the Alicante Provincial Directorate of Traffic, reported that the individual attempted to gain fraudulent authorization to operate motor vehicles. The person lacked essential knowledge of traffic rules and road safety, creating a real risk to the safety of other road users.
The Traffic Research and Analysis Group of the Alicante Civil Guard, in collaboration with local officials, and the provincial traffic directorate, conducted checks during the exam process for issuing or withdrawing various licenses. The incident occurred on May 25 in one of the designated training facilities when the suspect used a sophisticated electronic system to obtain correct responses during the test.
There were devices affixed to the man’s body that were clearly visible to staff and inspectors. Information confirmed that the person wore a mobile data receiver and transmitter capable of receiving and sending information inside clothing. A small camera was attached to the cuff, aimed at capturing exam questions, while a vibration transmitter delivered answers through pulses to aid the cheating process.
During the test, the suspect’s irritability, posture, and behavior quickly drew the attention of agents and inspectors, who immediately identified and inspected him. The authorities confirmed the concealment of the electronic components, including the camera, receiver, and transmitter, hidden beneath clothing and mounted in a way that could secretly relay data to the cheating device.
Following the completion of the test and the discovery of the fraud attempt, the individual faced formal charges. This conduct is treated as a very serious violation under the revised law, carrying penalties that include a substantial fine and the prohibition on retaking the exam for six months.