Driver arrested for speeding at 212 km/h in Cádiz, Spain

A driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil after being caught traveling at 212 km/h on the A-381 highway near Medina Sidonia. The speed recorded was 92 km/h above the established 120 km/h limit.

In addition to the excessive speed, authorities discovered that the individual was driving with a driver's license that had been suspended by a judicial order. The incident occurred on October 12, 2026, during a routine speed control operation conducted by the Jerez de la Frontera Traffic Detachment.

The driver faces two alleged crimes against road safety: excessive speeding and driving while under a judicial suspension. Under the Spanish Penal Code, these offenses could result in prison sentences ranging from three to six months, fines, community service, and the deprivation of the right to drive for a period of up to four years.