Four new speed radars have been installed in the Community of Madrid as part of a national plan to enhance road safety through speed control measures.
Starting this Friday, four new speed radars have been installed on the roads of the Community of Madrid by the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) as part of a larger national plan aimed at improving road safety. This initiative is set to introduce a total of 122 new speed monitoring points across Spain by 2027. The addition of these devices is intended to ensure that local drivers adhere to speed limits while on the roads, thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents.
The first two radars are fixed installations located on the M-601 and the M-100, with the M-601 positioned at kilometer 0.930 within Collado Villalba and the M-100 situated at kilometer 22.940 near San Sebastián de los Reyes. These fixed radars are vital for monitoring consistent speed violations in specific areas, which are frequently traversed by motorists. Enhanced surveillance in these locations is anticipated to produce a marked improvement in driving behavior, thereby contributing to greater road safety.
The remaining two radars are section radars, which are located between kilometers 46.422 and 42.375 on the M-501, a route connecting Pelayos de la Presa, the San Juan reservoir, and Navas del Rey. This stretch of road is popular among both local residents and visitors, particularly during weekends. By implementing section speed monitoring, which measures the average speed of vehicles over a distance, the DGT aims to deter speeding more effectively than traditional fixed radars, aligning with their goal of reducing traffic accidents and promoting safer driving practices.
