Driving after drugs in Spain (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Driving with drugs present in the body is an offence, with no numeric limit. Substances taken under prescription for treatment are excluded if the driver can still drive safely.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Approach to cannabis (THC)Driving a car after drug use | Any use is an offence [1] |
| THC thresholdDriving a car after drug use | No numeric limit: an offence with presence of drugs in the body [1] |
| Prescribed medicinesDriving a car after drug use | Exception for prescribed medicine [1] |
| Police screening testDriving a car after drug use | Yes [1] |
| Main sanctionsDriving a car after drug use | Fine of EUR 1,000 and immobilisation of the vehicle on a positive test [1] |
Notes
- Applies only if the driver can still drive in line with the duty of care.
- Fine of 1,000 euros under article 80. Immobilisation of the vehicle applies on a positive test.
Sources
- Boletín Oficial del Estado: Real Decreto Legislativo 6/2015, de 30 de octubre, por el que se aprueba el texto refundido de la Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Related pages
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.