The punishment for breaching one of the sections of the Traffic Law , specifically article number 76, is distinctly outlined: a €200 fine . This penalty corresponds to anyone operating “ vehicles that are poorly conditioned or pose a danger of falling.”
Article number 77 of the Traffic Law states that “driving a vehicle that fails to meet technical conditions that seriously affect road safety ” constitutes a very serious infraction, with fines reaching €500 .
Both of these provisions can be applied to drivers who operate cars laden with 700 kg of luggage.
However, the issue lies in the fact that this luggage is stolen cables.
Imagine if the vehicle isn’t even yours.
In such a scenario, you have a much bigger problem on your hands.
<img alt="Cars with the largest trunk of the moment: guide and complete list" width="375" height="142" src="https://i.blogs.es/9ac7a8/andraz-lazic-_nd5tpnsery-unsplash/375_142.jpeg"/>When You Have a Much More Serious Problem Than a Traffic Fine
This was the predicament of the driver of a Seat León , who was apprehended by the Civil Guard in Pilas, Sevilla, as per a report from ABC.
Officers intercepted the driver after noticing an excessively loaded vehicle. Upon their attempt to stop him, the driver fled on foot, presumably hoping to evade capture, but agents eventually apprehended him.
Clearly, the driver was aware that his troubles extended far beyond the overweight load in his car. After intercepting the vehicle, authorities discovered it was packed with 700 kg of stolen cable . The intent was clear: to profit from the resale of copper.
Additionally, the vehicle was recorded in the name of a deceased person , indicating a deliberate attempt to remain inconspicuous . The stolen telephone wiring was reportedly taken from between Jabugo and Castaño del Robledo (Huelva), which partially facilitated the driver’s escape.
Estimations suggest that the apprehended individual had stolen a staggering 1,250 meters of telephone wiring , which he was attempting to transport within the vehicle.
<img alt="He forgot some Airpods on his Ferrari: the unexpected trick that helped recover a stolen supercar." width="375" height="142" src="https://i.blogs.es/1587b4/apple-y-el-ferrari/375_142.jpeg"/>To determine how much weight can be safely loaded in a vehicle, one should consult the technical file . This document delineates the data on the maximum authorized mass (MMA) , a figure that must not be exceeded. Surpassing this weight compromises both safety and the performance of the vehicle.
While there’s no definitive limit on how many kilograms can be carried in a car, the maximum value encountered in the MMA is 3,500 kg . Exceeding this weight means that the vehicle cannot be operated under the standard B driver’s license , which is designated exclusively for cars.
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