La The Directorate General of Traffic has given a new boost to its network of fixed and average speed cameras With the deployment of dozens of devices spread across much of the territory, the stated objective is clear: to curb speeding, reduce accidents, and improve safety on roads where serious accidents are most frequent.
These New checkpoints are being integrated into the radar expansion plan The DGT (Spanish Directorate General of Traffic) has been implementing this program for years, focusing primarily on conventional roads and heavily trafficked routes. Many of these speed cameras have been installed on sections with a history of accidents or heavy traffic, where inappropriate speed is a recurring factor.
Radars that save lives? New deployment of 33 extra radars across 11 autonomous communities…
La road safety In Spain, road safety faces a constant challenge, as speeding is behind 24% of current fatal accidents. In the last year alone, this dangerous behavior was involved in more than three hundred fatal crashes, reinforcing the need for increased enforcement. Since the implementation of the first major enforcement plan in 2005, road fatalities have decreased by 75%, a figure that authorities use to justify the installation of new speed cameras. DGT radars at strategic points of the national road network.
As part of its current expansion plan, the Traffic Authority has recently activated a package of 33 additional devices distributed across eleven autonomous communities in the country. This offensive includes 20 fixed speed cameras and 13 mobile speed cameras. section radarsThese systems are designed to monitor both the ring roads of major urban centers and high-accident intercity routes. Of the 122 control points originally planned, 106 are already operational, while the remainder will be installed throughout 2026 to complete surveillance coverage on the most critical sections.
The main objective of these speed controls The aim is to reduce accidents in key regions such as Andalusia, Madrid, Valencia, and Galicia by adapting enforcement to the specific needs of each road. By combining fixed speed cameras with average speed monitoring systems, the administration seeks to promote more responsible and consistent driving among road users. This prevention strategy, supported by cutting-edge technology, aims to consolidate the downward trend in road fatalities, ensuring that road travel becomes increasingly safer for all drivers.
Where are the new fixed and average speed cameras located?
The DGT has detailed the specific location of each of these 33 new speed camerasThese are distributed among sections of highways, regional roads, and national roads. These are the main locations:
Valencian Community
- Alicante (section speed cameras):
- A-31, from km 216+550 C to km 218+900 C.
- A-31, from km 211+700 D to km 203+995 D.
- A-7, from km 523+360 D to km 519+200 D.
- Valencia:
- Section control radar on the CV-30, from km 4+150 D to km 1+625 D.
- Fixed radar on the CV-400, at km 0+735 C.
Asturias
In the Principality, Two new fixed speed cameras reinforce speed control on roads with heavy traffic and a history of accidents linked to speeding:
- AS-377 (Gijón – Pola de Siero road), at km 1,150 in the upward direction, at the height of Granda, a section with deteriorated surface and heavy traffic.
- AS-116 (Olloniego – Riaño), at km 3,200 in the decreasing direction, on the straight of Tudela de Agüeria, another point where accidents have occurred due to going too fast.
In addition to these new teams, there were already teams in Asturias 24 fixed radar sites, five average speed cameras and about thirty sections prepared for mobile controls, which makes up a fairly dense surveillance network in the community.
Castilla y Leon
- Ávila (section speed cameras):
- AV-562, from km 11+435 to km 9+190.
- AV-562, from km 9+190 to km 11+435 (opposite direction).
- N-403, from km 86+250 D to km 83+320 C.
- N-403, from km 83+320 C to km 86+250 D (reverse direction).
- Leon (fixed radar):
- CL-623, at km 7+110 D.
- Valladolid (fixed radar):
- VA-30, at km 16+160 D, on the ring road.
Cantabria and Galicia
- Cantabria (fixed speed cameras):
- N-611, at km 194+330 D.
- CA-142, at km 23+360 D.
- CA-141, at km 21+300 C.
- A Coruña (fixed radar):
- N-550, at km 15+730 C.
- Pontevedra (fixed radar):
- VG-20, at km 10+280 D.
Canary Islands
- Gran Canaria (Las Palmas):
- Fixed radar on the GC-20, km 2+700 D.
- Section speed camera on the GC-23, from km 1+480 C to km 4+030 C.
- Tenerife:
- Fixed radar on the TF-1, at km 76+940 D.
Region of Madrid
The Madrid region It incorporates four new checkpoints.Combining fixed and average speed cameras on roads with high daily traffic:
- Fixed radar in the M-601, km 0+930 C.
- Fixed radar in the M-100, km 22+940 D.
- Average speed camera in the M-501, from km 46+224 D to km 42+375 C.
- Average speed camera in the M-501, from km 42+375 C to km 46+224 D (opposite direction).
Andalucía
- Malaga (section control speed cameras):
- A-355, from km 4+450 D to km 0+990 D.
- A-355, from km 0+990 D to km 4+450 D.
- Seville (fixed radar):
- A-8077, at km 3+180 D.
Aragon
In Aragon, in addition to reinforcing surveillance on national highways, The new speed cameras on the N-232 in Zaragoza are a highlight.where devices capable of issuing sanctions in both directions have been installed:
- Zaragoza (fixed speed cameras):
- N-232, at km 244+220 C.
- N-232, at km 244+945 D, in a section where the maximum speed is limited to 80 km/h.
These teams, located near recognizable landmarks such as workshops and restaurants on the outskirts of the Aragonese capital, They began issuing fines after an initial trial period., in line with the general policy applied to the rest of the new radars.
Castilla-La Mancha and Region of Murcia
- Toledo (fixed radar):
- CM-4008, at km 4+910 C.
- Murcia (fixed radar):
- RM-620, at km 4+228 C.
Signage, notices and an adaptation period with special campaigns…
new DGT radars They are properly signposted on the roads, and their exact locations are available on the agency's official website for public consultation. During the first month of operation, the Traffic Department has established a warning period during which offenders receive an informational letter at their home address instead of an immediate fine. Once this adaptation phase is over, these devices speed control They will begin to generate complaints automatically, applying the corresponding fines and the withdrawal of points from the license according to the regulations in force in Spain.
This security deployment coincides with periods of increased mobility, such as operation Output or during long weekends, times when the volume of travel increases exponentially. The authorities' strategy is to integrate these fixed and average speed cameras into special surveillance systems to prevent the increase in traffic from leading to a rise in accidents. By monitoring access roads to major cities and the busiest tourist routes, the aim is to ensure that drivers maintain an appropriate speed and respect the speed limits on each road.
The expansion of this surveillance network, with 33 new operational points in eleven regions, reinforces an infrastructure that has drastically reduced mortality over the last two decades. The devices are concentrated in high-risk sections where the speeding It is often a contributing factor in serious accidents. With this measure, the administration aims to promote more responsible driving, protecting all road users and consolidating a culture of prevention that reduces both the number of accidents and the severity of their consequences.
Penalty regime for speeding and use of detectors…
The Fines for exceeding speed limits can range from 100 to 600 eurosThe penalty depends on how much the speed limit is exceeded. In addition, drivers may lose between two and six points on their license, depending on the severity of the infraction. The greater the speeding violation, the greater the penalty, and in extreme cases, it could even constitute a crime against road safety.
In addition to speeding itself, the DGT reminds drivers that The use of devices to evade radar is also punishable.Carrying radar detectors is punishable by a €200 fine and the loss of three points on your license. If a radar jammer is used, the penalty is even more severe: it reaches [amount missing]. 6.000 euros and the loss of 6 points on the license, as it is considered a particularly dangerous behavior.
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