Madrid has the radar that issues the most fines in Spain. We already know its location and where we need to be more cautious this summer.

In  Spain , the issue of  speeding fines  continues to rise, as evidenced by the staggering figure of  3,440,655 speeding fines  issued in 2024. This represents a significant  4% increase  compared to the previous year. The  Asociación Española de Automovilistas (AEA)  has released its annual report, utilizing data from the  Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) , to identify the  50 radars  that generate the most fines in the country.

This surge in the number of fines correlates directly with the growing number of speed enforcement systems across Spain. Currently, there are nearly  3,400 speed controllers , alongside mobile radars and aerial surveillance from the infamous  Pegasus  scanners. Notably, the report excludes statistics from regions such as the  Basque Country  or  Catalonia , where traffic enforcement responsibilities have been transferred to local authorities.

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The Radar that Issues the Most Fines in Madrid

According to the AEA report, the radar that issues the highest number of fines in Spain is located at kilometer 20 of the  M-40 , known as the  Circunvalación de Madrid . Surprisingly, this radar has managed to reduce its fine tally by  36% , issuing  74,873 sanctions  compared to the  118,392 fines  recorded in 2023. Although it remains the busiest radar, it is not alone; six additional radars in Madrid also feature in the top 50 fines list.

Here are the locations of the most fined radars in Madrid:

• Road M-40 PK 52:  33,057  sanctions.
• Road A-4 PK 13:  18,263  sanctions.
• Road A-2 PK 15:  15,713  sanctions.
• Road A-5 PK 12:  14,147  sanctions.
• Road A-4 PK 12:  13,722  sanctions.
• Road A-3 PK 48:  11,568  sanctions.

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Top Speeding Radars in Spain

While  Madrid  has the radar that issues the most fines, the  Andalusia  region contributes a significant number of speed enforcement devices. Data from the AEA indicates that nearly one in three fines handed out in Spain originates from  Andalusian radars . In 2024 alone, these radars totaled  959,592 fines , accounting for  27.8%  of the nation’s total, with  14 cinemometers  among the most prolific in the country.

When examining the data by provinces,  Malaga  and  Seville  emerge as the top areas with five and four radars, respectively, following Madrid. In terms of total complaint volume, Castilla y León with  413,343  sanctions stands as the second-highest, followed by the  Valencian Community  which tallied  366,360  fines.

The Most Fined Radars in Detail

Here is the list of the top ten radars that have issued the most fines in Spain:

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Photo | DGT

For drivers in Spain, the statistics are a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to speed limits. The growing number of speed enforcement devices indicates a concerted effort to enhance road safety across the nation.

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