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The following information will be of use if you have brought your own car to Catalonia or have purchased one here.
 Obtaining an international driving licence
Paying road tax
Paying traffic fines, etc.
 International driving licence
Who needs this and why? If you obtained your driving licence in a country that is not a member state of the European Union and wish to drive in Catalonia, you will need an international driving licence.
Procedure: Within Europe the international driving licence is only required for countries not belonging to the European Union.
Institution/Support Centre:
 Traffic Directorate General. www.dgt.es 
Find your local office here: www.dgt.es/portal/es/oficina_virtual/dir_telefonos/jefaturas
What to do once in Catalonia ______________________________________________________
What should I do once in Catalonia? You will need to apply for an international driving licence.
Where should I apply? Take the necessary documentation to your local Provincial Traffic Prefecture, complete the application form and pay the required fee. This procedure can only be undertaken at the Prefecture.
Barcelona. Traffic Directorate General
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 181
08071 Barcelona.
Tel. 93 298 65 39 / 93 298 65 48 / 93 298 65 67 Fax 93 422 88 43.
Girona. Traffic Prefecture
Avinguda Jaume I, 4
17071 Girona.
Tel. 972 20 29 50
Lleida. Traffic Prefecture
Alcalde Pujol, 2
25071 Lleida.
Tel. 973 26 97 00
Tarragona. Traffic Prefecture.
Plaça Imperial Tarraco, 4
43071 Tarragona.
Tel. 977 22 11 96
What documentation is required? It depends on your origin country but, in any case, you will need:
 Official application form.
Original driving licence and photocopies of both sides.
Original and photocopy of identity document, passport or residence card permit featuring your NIE.
Two 35x25 mm updated photographs.
When should I begin the process? The licence is issued immediately and is valid for one year.
Where can I obtain further information? Traffic Directorate General. www.dgt.es/portal/es/oficina_virtual/conductores/canje_permisos/
 Road tax
Who needs to pay this and why? Irrespective of whether you have brought your own car to Catalonia or have purchased one here, you will have to pay road tax.
Procedure: You will be automatically registered to pay road tax if you buy a car in Catalonia.
Institution/Support Centre:
Traffic Directorate General. www.dgt.es
Find your local office here: www.dgt.es/portal/es/oficina_virtual/dir_telefonos/jefaturas
What to do once in Catalonia ______________________________________________________
What should I do once in Catalonia? You should ensure that you pay your road tax.
Where should I apply? Take the necessary documentation to your local Provincial Traffic Prefecture office, complete the application form and pay the required fee. This procedure can only be undertaken at the Prefecture.
Barcelona. Traffic Directorate General.
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 181
08071 Barcelona
Tel: 93 298 65 39 / 93 298 65 48 / 93 298 65 67 Fax 93 422 88 43.
Girona. Traffic Prefecture.
Avinguda Jaume I, 4
17071 Girona
Tel: 972 20 29 50
Lleida. Traffic Prefecture.
Alcalde Pujol, 2
25071 Lleida
Tel: 973 26 97 00
Tarragona. Traffic Prefecture.
Plaça Imperial Tarraco, 4
43071 Tarragona.
Tel: 977 22 11 96
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 Paying traffic fines, etc.
Who needs to do this and why? Anyone who has committed a traffic offence will be required to pay a fine.
Procedure_____________________________________________________________________
What must I do? Pay the traffic fine.
Where can I do this? The places where you can pay and full instructions are indicated on the traffic fine notification.
What documentation is required? You will only need the fine notification document.
When should I pay? You will receive a discount of 50% if you pay within the period indicated in the notification. Beyond this period you will be required to pay the full amount.
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Updated: September 2008 |
