The General Directorate of Traffic It currently has almost 2,000 radars distributed throughout Spain, among them the section devices stand out, the number of which will increase by almost 90 cinemometers before the end of this year. Although the DGT also has fixed and mobile radars, with the Pegasus helicopters and even with drones.
Furthermore, to this number of devices we must add those belonging to the town councils and the CCAA in which the DGT has no powers, which are Catalonia, the Basque Country and Navarra. Therefore, the number of radars is much greater in Spain, likewise, there are false myths about the operation of these controlling devices.
What lies exist about radars?
One of these hoaxes refers to the fact that drivers think that all cabins for fixed speed meters have the device inside, but the truth is that about a third of them are completely emptyalthough they serve as a warning to brake when passing in front of them.
Another false myth is about the non-possibility of camouflaged cars of the Civil Guard fine while they are circulating, that is, in motion. Furthermore, some drivers also think that Radars do not work when speeding is considerables, as in cases where speeds exceed 200 km/h.
What other beliefs do drivers have about speed cameras?
Furthermore, there are Spaniards who think that speedometers cannot “catch” vehicles traveling in the opposite lane or that they can only fine in one laneHowever, the new devices are capable of controlling several roads regardless of the direction in which they are located.
On the other hand, there are still drivers who believe that speedometers do not they work at nightalthough it should be noted that the presence of mobile radars is reduced. And finally, there is a belief that, by applying lacquer on the license plate, This remains illegible before the speed controller device.since it makes reading it difficult.
Is a mobile radar without signaling legal?
In the case of fixed radarsyou should always have a prior sign that warns drivers of your presence. However, there were doubts about whether this also applied to mobile radars.
The DGT has clarified this point, explaining that mobile radars can be placed anywhere on the road network in Spain. without the need for prior signalingsince the Regulation allows it as established in a Royal Decree.