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Topic: Documents and penalty points · Nº 30 / 349

Si pierde el permiso de conducir, ¿qué debe hacer?

If you lose your driving licence, what must you do?

  • ANada, si tengo una fotocopia del permiso.Nothing, if I have a photocopy of the licence.
  • BSolicitar un duplicado en la Jefatura Provincial o Local de Tráfico.Apply for a duplicate at the provincial or local traffic office (Jefatura de Tráfico).
  • CRealizar las pruebas de aptitud y superar los exámenes teóricos y prácticos.Take the aptitude tests and pass the theory and practical exams.
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Correct answer

  • BSolicitar un duplicado en la Jefatura Provincial o Local de Tráfico.Apply for a duplicate at the provincial or local traffic office (Jefatura de Tráfico).
Explanation

Under Article 11 of the General Driver Regulations (RGCond), if your licence is stolen, lost or damaged, you apply for a duplicate at the traffic office (Jefatura de Tráfico). A photocopy does not replace the licence, and you do not have to retake the exams, because you do not lose the right to drive.

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