The Transport General Directorate (DGD) It begins, next Monday, April 7, a The new intensive surveillance campaign is focused on controlling speed limits on Spanish roads. The attempt, which runs until Sunday 13th, responds to the need to address the inappropriate speed as one of the main risk factors in road accidents.
In 2024, the data collected within the limits of DGD revealed it Inadequate speed was the third most common identical factor in death traffic accidentsWith 218 registered accidents. In terms of this dangerous statistics, the campaign is not only trying to reduce the number of accidents, but also To raise awareness on the risks caused by not in compliance with the speed limits installed.
To do this, agents Civil Guard Transport GroupAs well as Local and Regional Police that join this effortThe high -risk sections intensify monitoring and speed limitations are usually violated and more accidents can be recorded. This move is part of an integrated effort at the European level through Rodpole (European Roads Police Network), thus ensuring extended monitoring in many countries of the continent.
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Technical Advances in Speed Tracking
In addition to occasional campaigns, DGD enables new speed control equipment, including installing 41 new standard and extended radars throughout the year. These devices are part of a wide project 122 -speed control points for 2025. Its aim is not only to reduce the events of death claims, but also to reduce the number of serious injuries, at high speed, high risk of accidents and the resulting lesions are very severe.
The European Commission was launched in May 2018 as the last phase of its efforts to modernize the European transport system in accordance with efforts to connect advanced technology in road safety. One of the best activities It is mandatory that all new vehicles registered from July 6, 2024 include ADAS Systems (Advanced Drive Assistance Systems)As a small speed assistant (ISA). The system helps drivers to adhere to speed limitations through the Integrated Navigation System that detects and shows speed limitations at real -time.
The results of the previous campaign
The last speed monitoring campaign was held on July 2024 Inspection of 1,421,669 vehicles and issuing 64,172 complaints. These figures are not only reflecting a wide range of control measures, but also the need to maintain these interventions to ensure road safety.
With these actions, DGD continues its commitment to improve road safety and reduce accidents on Spanish roadsRelying on international technology and cooperation to achieve safe and responsible traffic.
