In \u00a0Spain\u00a0, the issue of \u00a0speeding fines\u00a0 continues to rise, as evidenced by the staggering figure of \u00a03,440,655 speeding fines\u00a0 issued in 2024. This represents a significant \u00a04% increase\u00a0 compared to the previous year. The \u00a0Asociaci\u00f3n Espa\u00f1ola de Automovilistas (AEA)\u00a0 has released its annual report, utilizing data from the \u00a0Direcci\u00f3n General de Tr\u00e1fico (DGT)\u00a0, to identify the \u00a050 radars\u00a0 that generate the most fines in the country.<\/p>\n
This surge in the number of fines correlates directly with the growing number of speed enforcement systems across Spain. Currently, there are nearly \u00a03,400 speed controllers\u00a0, alongside mobile radars and aerial surveillance from the infamous \u00a0Pegasus\u00a0 scanners. Notably, the report excludes statistics from regions such as the \u00a0Basque Country\u00a0 or \u00a0Catalonia\u00a0, where traffic enforcement responsibilities have been transferred to local authorities.<\/p>\n
<img alt=\"The DGT will install 122 new radars in 2025. Locations and when they will begin to fine the 24 radars that are already active \" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/7b6875\/avisoradar-detalle.jpg_793616401\/375_142.jpeg\"\/><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Radar that Issues the Most Fines in Madrid<\/h2>\n
According to the AEA report, the radar that issues the highest number of fines in Spain is located at kilometer 20 of the \u00a0M-40\u00a0, known as the \u00a0Circunvalaci\u00f3n de Madrid\u00a0. Surprisingly, this radar has managed to reduce its fine tally by \u00a036%\u00a0, issuing \u00a074,873 sanctions\u00a0 compared to the \u00a0118,392 fines\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n
Here are the locations of the most fined radars in Madrid:<\/p>\n
\n- Road M-40 PK 52: \u00a033,057\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n
- Road A-4 PK 13: \u00a018,263\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n
- Road A-2 PK 15: \u00a015,713\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n
- Road A-5 PK 12: \u00a014,147\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n
- Road A-4 PK 12: \u00a013,722\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n
- Road A-3 PK 48: \u00a011,568\u00a0 sanctions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
<img alt=\"50 Radars concentrate 40% of the complaints issued by the DGT: there are three autonomous communities that take the palm\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/bdf1d5\/avisoradar-detalle.jpg_793616401-2\/375_142.jpeg\"\/><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nTop Speeding Radars in Spain<\/h2>\n
While \u00a0Madrid\u00a0 has the radar that issues the most fines, the \u00a0Andalusia\u00a0 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 \u00a0Andalusian radars\u00a0. In 2024 alone, these radars totaled \u00a0959,592 fines\u00a0, accounting for \u00a027.8%\u00a0 of the nation’s total, with \u00a014 cinemometers\u00a0 among the most prolific in the country.<\/p>\n
When examining the data by provinces, \u00a0Malaga\u00a0 and \u00a0Seville\u00a0 emerge as the top areas with five and four radars, respectively, following Madrid. In terms of total complaint volume, Castilla y Le\u00f3n with \u00a0413,343\u00a0 sanctions stands as the second-highest, followed by the \u00a0Valencian Community\u00a0 which tallied \u00a0366,360\u00a0 fines.<\/p>\n
The Most Fined Radars in Detail<\/h2>\n
Here is the list of the top ten radars that have issued the most fines in Spain:<\/p>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\nAutonomous Community<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nProvince<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nRoad<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nPK<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nNumber of Fines<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <th class=\"align-left\">\n <p>Community of Madrid<\/p>\n <\/th>\n <td class=\"align-left\">\n <p>Madrid<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <td class=\"align-left\">\n <p>M-40<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <td class=\"align-left\">\n <p>20<\/p>\n <\/td>\n <td class=\"align-left\">\n <p>74,873<\/p>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nMalaga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n968<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n67,502<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nNavarre<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nNavarre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n127<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n60,878<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nSeville<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-381<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n54,835<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nMalaga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n128<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n49,378<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nBalears (Illes)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nBalears (Illes)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nEI-600<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n39,202<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nSeville<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-92<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n83<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n37,616<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nMalaga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nA-7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n978<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n33,358<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nAndalusia<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nMalaga<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nMA-20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n33,061<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\nCommunity of Madrid<\/p>\n<\/th>\n
\nMadrid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\nM-40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n52<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n33,057<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/tbody><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPhoto | DGT<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n