The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has activated 17 new speed radars across various roads in the country as of Monday, in alignment with its Expansion of speed control initiative. The Canary Islands has entered this new phase with five devices established in Tenerife, comprising three fixed units and two mobile ones, which are already operational on the TF-5, TF-66, TF-65, and two locations on the TF-655.
These additions are part of a timeline for the implementation of 122 new radars throughout the national expanse, a plan that will be progressively rolled out in 2025, chiefly on conventional roads and routes with high traffic volumes.
As is customary, the new radars are complemented with appropriate road signage, and their precise locations can be found on the official DGT website. This information has also been supplied to GPS navigation providers for incorporation into their maps and routing systems.
During the initial month of operation, offenders will not face penalties but will receive an informative notification at their residences. This alert will act as a caution for drivers exceeding the speed limits set for the monitored segments.
Following this grace period, any driver found exceeding the speed limits will be penalised and issued a fine reflecting the applicable amount.
Traffic authorities have indicated that an increase in speed of 10 km/h can elevate the risk of fatal accidents by 220% in comparison to baseline risk, according to the European Road Safety Observatory.
