To reduce road accidents, Traffic has redoubled its efforts to control speed in the capital. According to data updated in May 2022, the DGT radar network has 514 fixed radars, 1,325 mobile radars and 92 section radars evenly distributed across Spain.
The first started in 2010 in the
Guadarrama tunnel, on the A-6. In reality, this type of surveillance does not work with radars, but with cameras similar to those sanctioned at traffic lights in some cities.
In Madrid, control sections were planned but not activated. Until now. Since February, the distance and traffic light cameras have been active in the city.
The cameras at the beginning and end are responsible for calculating the average speed of a vehicle between them and if they exceed it you will be fined from 100 to 600 euros depending on the speed at which the limit is exceeded.
The radars are located at the following locations:
If the stage radars are active, a light signal is used beforehand. When the average speed of the track is below the limit, there is no violation, so it is enough to lift your foot to lower the average.
In addition to the section radars, the municipality also uses the same technology at traffic lights, to identify the number plates of cars they overtake in amber or red. The fine in this case is 240 euros and the withdrawal of four points from the card.
In addition, there is a new radar on the Castellana, before reaching the hospital in La Paz, towards Colmenar Viejo. The maximum speed is 50 km/h.
Source: La Verdad
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