The Madrid Region admits that it never transferred the powers under the ‘Gag Law’ to local councils. Moreover, according to several rulings of the administrative courts, no national law gives local councils powers for this purpose. Possession and consumption of drugs in public places is classified as a serious offence under the ‘Gag Law’ (Organic … Read more
Testing positive in a roadside drug test at a traffic check in Spain generally means a €1,000 fine and the loss of 6 points from your licence. It is enough for the test to detect the presence of drugs in your system: the substance does not need to have affected your driving. In this guide … Read more
Using or carrying cannabis in the street in Spain is not a crime, but it is a serious offence under the Public Safety Act. Article 36.16 of Organic Law 4/2015 penalises the use or possession of drugs in public places, streets and establishments or on public transport with a fine starting at €601, even if … Read more