Getting a "Número de Identidad de Extranjero" (NIE number) for a 10-day trip in Spain

I plan to go to Spain for 10 days and drive around. I read on http://www.speedingeurope.com/spain/ (mirror) that speed tickets are half cheaper if one has a Número de Identidad de Extranjero (mirror):

If you have a spanish identity card (for foreigners this is NIE – Número de Identidad de Extranjero) you are wise to pay all fines within 20 days, you will then be given a discount of 50% – except for very serious offences. This means that the real fines are half of those shown below. If you do not have a spanish identity , all fines are to be paid on-the-spot. If you do not pay, the police may take your vehicle as security.

How can I get an NIE number for a 10-day trip in Spain, how does it take to get the number, and how much does it cost?

(I don't have any residence in Spain: I live in France and the USA, and I have the French citizenship)

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How can I get my NIE number fast?

VIA APPOINTMENT IN SPAIN

Make an appointment at an Oficina de Extranjeros. ...

Download the Modelo 790 / c\xf3digo 012 and Modelo EX 15 forms.

Go to a bank with the Modelo 790 completed form.

With completed form Modelo EX 15, go to the Oficina de Extranjeros or Police.

You get the NIE number right away.

Can I get an NIE number online?

Spanish bureaucracy can be complex and unfortunately, you can't apply for an NIE number online. However, with a helping hand, applying for an NIE is simple.

How do I get a Spanish national insurance number?

There are three ways to apply for a Spanish NIE number:

Apply in person in Spain.

Apply in person via a Spanish Consulate abroad.

Apply through a representative in Spain.

How long does it take to get a Spanish NIE number?

Normally you need to wait at least a month for your appointment, so it is best to do this as soon as possible after you arrive in Spain. If you are not in Spain yet and are applying for the NIE number via a Spanish consulate in a different country, the process will take longer, often up to two months.

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