The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) speed control radar fleet is made up of up to 850 devices, including fixed, average‑speed, mobile, and helicopter‑mounted radars. Thanks to this extensive traffic control system, the DGT is able to detect an average of 2.2 million speeding offences each year.
At Ralarsa, an automobile glass workshop specialising in windscreen replacement and car glass repair, we provide all the information about the different types of speed radars used by the DGT.
Most commonly used speed radars by the DGT
With the aim of guaranteeing maximum driving safety for all road users, the DGT focuses its efforts on distributing its large fleet of speed radars across the road network in the most efficient way possible. However, the strategic location of these speed control devices can worsen vehicle circulation and cause serious traffic problems, as many drivers brake sharply before reaching a fixed radar to avoid being fined for speeding.
To solve this traffic issue, many road safety specialists recommend using average‑speed radars. Unlike fixed radars, which measure the immediate speed of a vehicle as it passes a specific point, these devices are able to measure the average speed at which a vehicle travels along a section of road. In this way, drivers can reduce speed gradually without making sudden braking manoeuvres that may affect traffic flow.
As these are highly effective speed control devices that do not affect free traffic flow on roads, the DGT has increased the use of average‑speed radars on motorways and even on secondary roads.
At what speed can you be fined by a radar?
Thanks to information published by the DGT and the Guardia Civil on social media, it is possible to know the speed at which you must drive to be fined by a radar. The maximum speed at which a vehicle can travel without being fined depends on the type of road:
- Roads with a speed limit between 50 and 100 km/h. In this case, the radar is triggered when a vehicle exceeds the speed limit by 7 km/h. For example, on a road with a 60 km/h limit, you will be fined if you drive at 67 km/h or more.
- Roads with a speed limit above 100 km/h. When the road has a speed limit above 100 km/h, the radar will be triggered when it detects a vehicle travelling more than 7% above the established limit. Thus, on a road with a limit of 120 km/h, a driver travelling at 128.4 km/h or more will be fined.
Free speed radar apps
At Ralarsa, a windscreen workshop specialising in car glass replacement and repair, we promote safe and responsible driving at all times. Below are four of the most popular free speed radar apps you can download:
- DGT. The official app of the Dirección General de Tráfico. Very useful for obtaining information on road conditions and the location of radars along the road network.
- Social Drive. With a database of more than two million users, this app provides information on the location of speed radars, police checkpoints, or the position of the Guardia Civil’s Pegasus helicopter.
- iCoyote. In addition to radar location information, this app allows users to share traffic jam alerts or other incidents with other users. It is the highest‑rated speed radar app according to RACC.
- CamSam. This app offers a database of over 60,000 fixed radars. One major advantage is that CamSam can be used without an internet connection or mobile data.
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