Spanish woman receives absurd traffic fine while giving birth

A bizarre case of bureaucratic error

The initial shock: a fine from afar

Macarena, a resident of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, recently experienced a truly surreal situation. She received a traffic fine from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico - Spanish traffic authority) alleging she committed an infraction at kilometer 52.2 of the A-52 highway. The absurdity? Macarena was two days postpartum, having just given birth to her third child. The alleged incident also occurred in Mombuey, a municipality in the province of Zamora, hundreds of kilometers from her home.

The details of the alleged offense

According to the fine, dated May 12, 2025, Macarena was driving a Renault T 480 High with license plate 2031KGS at 8:08 AM on the A-52 towards Benavente. The infraction cited was “holding a mobile phone device with her left hand” while driving a truck. This is where the situation takes a truly bizarre turn: Macarena doesn't possess a truck driving license (only a standard car license, 'Carne B'), and the truck in question isn't registered in her name.

A fine of €200 and point deduction

The fine amounted to €200 and the potential deduction of six points from her driving license – a license she doesn’t even use regularly. Had she actually been driving on the A-52, the penalty would have been significantly higher given the nature of the alleged infringement. Macarena was seven months pregnant when the supposed infraction occurred, making the scenario even more improbable.

The family's response and initial attempts to resolve the issue

Macarena, now recovering from childbirth with two other young children, found herself facing a legal battle.