What to check in your case
Match the workshop, registration and serial number on the report against the installation record. If a fault occurred en route, the time it was noticed, alternative records and time of repair matter. Decree-Law 84/2026 distinguishes technical offences from rules on use.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Installation, inspection and sealing records
- Inspection report, printouts and repair receipt
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.