Torrevieja is thought for its seashores, sunshine, and energetic streets — not for high-speed racing. Yet two vacationers lately discovered the onerous method that native roads are not the place to place the pedal to the metallic.
A Swedish Tourist’s Need for Speed
One customer from Sweden managed to set off the identical velocity digital camera three days in a row.
- First at 94 km/h (in a 40 zone).
- Then he cranked it as much as 140 km/h the following day.
- And as if that wasn’t sufficient, he got here again at 138 km/h the next day.
Police ultimately tracked him down, and he was referred to as earlier than a decide.
An Irish Tourist Joins the Club
Not to be outdone, an Irish vacationer in a rental automotive triggered two totally different cameras on the identical day — clocked at 107 km/h and 145 km/h. He too ended up dealing with the courts.
What Tourists Should Know
In Spain, dashing isn’t nearly fines. Driving greater than 60 km/h over the restrict in a metropolis counts as a felony offense. That can imply:
- Hefty fines (lots of of euros),
- Losing your license for as much as 4 years, or
- Even spending time in jail.
And sure — rental automotive drivers are simply as accountable. The tickets don’t disappear simply since you’re on vacation.
Where the Speed Cameras Are
Torrevieja has six mounted velocity cameras, all set to a strict 40 km/h restrict inside town. They’re simple to identify: indicators warn drivers, and a few even flash a contented face should you’re underneath the restrict (or a tragic face should you’re not).
The cameras are positioned in busy spots with numerous pedestrians and cyclists, akin to:
- Avenida Gregorio Marañón (close to Acequión Beach)
- Avenida Desiderio Rodríguez (San Roque)
- Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas
- Avenida Alfredo Nobel (by Mar Bella nursing house)
- Avenida de Baleares (close to native colleges)
These areas have a historical past of great accidents, which is why police take dashing right here so significantly.
A Friendly Reminder
Torrevieja is greatest loved at a relaxed tempo — whether or not you’re strolling alongside the promenade, biking to the seaside, or driving by means of city. Save the rally driving for a racetrack again house, and maintain your vacation enjoyable, protected, and fine-free.
