DGT closes 43 secondary roads in Madrid, Ávila, Toledo and Castellón because of forest fires

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• [○ 1 SOURCE] The DGT aerial unit Pegasus is also able to detect mobile‑phone use, stop‑sign violations and other infractions, with penalties of €200 and up to six points for phone use and €200 for missing a S‑13 ( www.eldia.es
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The DGT Pegasus helicopter radar caught a driver traveling at 168 km/h in a 40 km/h work zone on 14 June, subject to up to six months’ prison, a €600 fine and loss of six licence points. www.20minutos.es
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Athens has deployed 388 new AI traffic‑camera units, bringing total digital traffic fines issued to about 4 000. es.euronews.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Panama’s ATTT will purchase AI‑controlled traffic‑light systems for 16 intersections at a cost of roughly $296,800 each. www.panamaamerica.com.pa
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Valencia will install ten AI‑enabled traffic lights that can automatically fine drivers €200 and deduct up to six licence points for mobile‑phone use or not wearing a seatbelt. www.merca2.es
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Two new speed radars in Almería recorded a 180 % increase in fine revenue from speed violations, generating €4.2 million in 2025. www.diariodealmeria.es
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Radars in Valladolid and Zamora saw fine citations rise by 272 % in 2025, with the Valladolid N‑601 radar issuing 28 076 fines. www.elcorreodeburgos.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Mallorca’s Consell has begun installing a network of 210 traffic‑monitoring devices, including 64 cameras in the Serra de Tramuntana, to combat illegal racing and monitor road noise. www.periodicodebaleares.es
• [● 5 SOURCES] The DGT closed 43 secondary roads in Madrid, Ávila, Toledo and Castellón because of forest fires. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.malagahoy.es · www.larazon.es
• [● 5 SOURCES] The DGT urged drivers to avoid non‑essential travel in the affected areas and to check official channels for updates. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.diariodejerez.es · www.europasur.es · www.malagahoy.es · www.larazon.es