The driver intercepted at 225 km/h on the AP-36 could face several months in prison.

This reckless driver, who nearly doubled the speed limit after being stopped by the Civil Guard while traveling at 225 km/h on a 120 km/h stretch , faces serious consequences.

Therefore, this driver will be investigated by the First Instance and Investigation Court No. 1 of San Clemente (Cuenca) for an alleged crime against road safety, for exceeding the road speed limit by more than 80 km/h. Furthermore, this is not the only alleged crime he committed; the 37-year-old man could also face the criminal consequences of driving without a valid driver's license .

What is the penalty for speeding?

Article 379 of the Penal Code specifies that "anyone who drives a motor vehicle at eighty kilometers per hour on interurban roads at a speed exceeding the speed permitted by law shall be punished with imprisonment of three to six months, a fine of six to twelve months, or community service of thirty-one to ninety days, and, in any case, with deprivation of the right to drive motor vehicles and mopeds for a period of more than one and up to four years."

On the other hand, Article 384 establishes the penalty for driving with a revoked driver's license . This punishment can be even harsher: imprisonment of 3 to 6 months, a fine of 12 to 24 months, or community service of 31 to 90 days.

Therefore, the San Clemente Court will decide the punishment imposed on the offender for these two crimes, which could be combined.

What happens if you miss a Civil Guard checkpoint?

Failure to stop at a Civil Guard checkpoint is an infraction listed by the Directorate General of Traffic , although the severity of the penalty depends on the manner in which the evasion occurs. If you simply disobey the officers' instructions, the fine amounts to 200 euros and entails the loss of 4 points on your driver's license .

However, if the driver flees by performing dangerous or reckless maneuvers , the conduct may be considered a criminal offense (Article 380 of the Criminal Code), which could even lead to prison sentences for reckless driving .