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These are the 24 new speed cameras by the DGT

These are the 24 new speed cameras by the DGT

J. Bacorelle

Jueves, 23 de enero 2025, 19:00

The General Directorate of Traffic has deployed 24 new speed cameras across various regions in Spain, 17 of which are fixed and 7 are section cameras. These new speed control points are signposted on the road, published on the DGT's website, and their locations are made available to operators for inclusion in their navigation systems.

For one month, drivers exceeding the speed limit on roads where these new cameras are located will receive an informative letter warning them that they have been caught speeding by a camera.

After the month, drivers who exceed the speed limit will be fined and receive a penalty notice with the corresponding amount. Currently, it is estimated that there are over 2,900 fixed, mobile, and section speed cameras in Spain. This figure includes a wide variety of speed control devices.

The location of these first 24 cameras affects the north, east, and south of the Peninsula, specifically in the provinces of A Coruña, Asturias, Lugo, Ourense, Pontevedra, Almería, Málaga, Granada, and in the Levante region in Alicante and Valencia, as shown in the charts.

Almería, Granada and Málaga DGT
Galicia and Asturias DGT
Valencian Community DGT

According to the DGT, 2025 marks two decades since the introduction of the first fixed speed camera plan, and this measure, along with others adopted, has contributed to a 75% reduction in the number of road fatalities over these years.

Fixed speed cameras are installed at strategic points on roads, such as tunnels, curves, or long straights. Mobile cameras are in vehicles equipped with the devices, moving around the roads and frequently changing locations. Section cameras, on the other hand, measure the average speed over a specific road section.

There are numerous mobile applications specialising in traffic that, through user collaboration, can provide real-time information on the location of fixed and mobile speed cameras. However, it is important to verify the reliability of these applications and bear in mind that the information may not always be accurate.

In Spain, the use of radar detectors is strictly prohibited. This includes both passive detectors, which simply alert the driver to the presence of a radar, and radar jammers, which block the radar signal.

However, radar warning devices are legal: These devices use databases of fixed camera locations to alert the driver of their proximity. They are legal as long as they do not interfere with the operation of the cameras.

The Strategic Road Safety Plan 2005-2008 of the General Directorate of Traffic, following the guidelines of international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations, and the European Union among others, established the installation of 500 fixed speed control sections complemented by 300 mobile speed cameras operated by the Civil Guard Traffic Group.

Since then, speed control points continue to save lives, as inappropriate speed remains a contributing factor in 21% of fatal accidents.

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