Local Police in Vélez-Málaga will soon be able to carry out speed controls using a radar equipped vehicle being provided by the DGT. The Local Police will also receive two breathaliser units for use in a campaign against drinking and driving.
Torrox tunnel cash cow figures
Over 41,000 people have apparently been ‘caught’ by the radar trap in the Torrox tunnel since it began operating in January 2011, although not all have resulted in fines as the first three months of the year were designated a test period with drivers merely being warned.
New Torrox tunnel radar begins earning revenue
The new ‘average speed’ radar system installed in the tunnel on the AP-7 near Torrox, one of only two of this type in Spain, has caught 597 vehicles driving in excess of the 100 kph limit during the period March 1st to March 22nd and the DGT will be issuing fines of up to €600 to the drivers.
End of radar test period in Torrox tunnel
As from today, fines will be issued to drivers exceeding the speed limit in the tunnels on the AP-6 in Guadarrama (Madrid) and the AP-7 in Torrox (Málaga). Until now, only warning letters have been sent out to offenders.
New DGT campaign against speeding
The latest DGT road safety campaign, which starts today and continues until May 27th, will see the doubling of speed controls on secondary roads.
New speed traps in operation in Málaga city
Four fixed cameras to monitor speeding motorists start operating today in Málaga city. During the test period, some 500 motorists per day were found to be exceeding the speed limit. The new cameras are located at: