Lorraine Williamson
Seventeen new speed cameras are now operational across roads in six Spanish regions, according to Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT). The latest devices are part of a larger initiative to install 122 new speed cameras by the end of 2025.
The new cameras—nine fixed and eight section-based—have been deployed in the following areas;
- Castilla y León
- Castilla-La Mancha
- Valencian Community
- Andalucia
- Canary Islands
- Community of Madrid
In the first month, drivers caught exceeding the limit by these radars will receive warning letters rather than fines. From the second month onwards, standard penalties will apply.
Locations and types of speed cameras
The fixed cameras are located in León, Cádiz, Seville, Guadalajara, Toledo, and several parts of Tenerife. Section radars, which calculate average speed over a set distance, have been installed on roads in Salamanca, Castellón, Valencia, Madrid, and Tenerife.
Here are just some of the locations:
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A fixed radar on the LE311 in León at kilometre 11.25
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A section radar on the N-340 in Castellón between kilometre markers 960.05 and 961.00
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Fixed units on the A-491 in Cádiz and the A-49 in Seville
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Section radars on the M-521 in Madrid between km 26.915 and 27.885 in both directions
The full list of radar locations has been published on the DGT website and shared with navigation service providers to ensure drivers are informed.
Speed and road safety: The data
Research consistently shows a direct link between vehicle speed and accident severity. The European Road Safety Observatory reports that a 10 km/h increase in speed results in a 220% rise in the risk of a fatal crash.
This finding is based on updated empirical models originally developed by Nilsson (2004) and Elvik (2009). This was further refined in a 2020 study by Van den Berghe and Pelssers. Their work builds on the kinetic energy principle: the faster the vehicle, the more energy is transferred in a collision, increasing the likelihood of severe outcomes.
Studies show even small increases in speed carry measurable consequences. A 1 km/h increase can raise the risk of serious injury by up to 3%, depending on the type of road.
What drivers need to know
All new speed monitoring points are signposted and legally registered. During the initial warning phase, motorists will receive written notices but no fines. From the second month, those exceeding limits will face penalties.
The DGT’s latest enforcement push is part of a wider effort to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries, particularly on high-risk roads. By increasing the number of speed checks and targeting routes with higher accident rates, the authorities aim to modify driving behaviour and improve road safety outcomes.
For a full list of radar locations, visit the official DGT website.