Else Beekman
With Google Maps, you can easily set up radar detection alerts from the DGT and Trànsit, helping you avoid speeding fines and improve road safety. Following traffic laws is essential. However, having extra assistance from apps like Google Maps can help drivers stay within speed limits and avoid fines.
Traffic radars are placed on Spanish roads to prevent speeding and ensure safer driving conditions. While these radar zones are usually signposted, Google Maps can also alert you to their locations, including both fixed and mobile radars. This feature allows users to plan their routes while staying informed about potential speed traps along the way.
How to activate radar alerts on Google Maps
To activate radar alerts, follow these steps:
- Open Google Maps.
- Click on the map layers icon (two stacked squares) in the top-right corner.
- Under “Map Details,” select “Traffic.”
- Once activated, radars will appear as icons on your map route.
Google Maps highlights fixed radars in orange and mobile radars in blue, offering real-time updates on radar locations based on user reports. This tool helps drivers stay aware of nearby radars and avoid speeding fines by staying within the legal speed limits.
Additional features
For optimal use, it’s recommended to enable voice assistance. This way, the app not only guides you through turns and directions but also warns you when approaching a radar. This hands-free feature ensures that drivers can focus on the road while staying informed about potential radar locations and driving conditions.