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Granada Activates Low-Emission Zone as Driver Is Fined €6,000 for Plate Tampering

Police say the camera-detected alteration, using tape to turn a 6 into an 8, may carry criminal liability under Article 392.

Overview

  • Granada’s low-emission zone began on October 1 with automated cameras and a first-month policy limiting offenders to one sanction per owner.
  • Local police reported that a motorist attempted to evade detection by modifying a license plate with insulating tape to change a 6 into an 8.
  • Traffic cameras captured the vehicle in a loading bay, and the driver later admitted the alteration, according to the Policía Local.
  • Authorities issued a €6,000 fine and deducted six license points, whereas standard access violations can reach up to €200.
  • Officers cautioned that substantial plate tampering can be prosecuted under Article 392, which provides for potential prison sentences.