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Speeding enforcement and investigations in Spain

Overview

Authorities in Spain are investigating two drivers for alleged road safety crimes after they were caught traveling at extreme speeds on the RM-19 highway in Torre Pacheco. During a speed surveillance campaign conducted between August 3 and August 9, a patrol from the Cartagena Traffic Detachment detected vehicles traveling at 211 km/h and 202 km/h.

Both drivers were exceeding the generic speed limit of 100 km/h by more than double. Under Article 379.1 of the Penal Code, offenses involving excessive speeding can result in prison sentences ranging from 3 to 6 months, fines, or community service, in addition to the suspension of driving licenses for 1 to 4 years.

Entities

Luís Neves · Cartagena Traffic Detachment · Ministry of Internal Administration · Torre Pacheco · Guardia Civil

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Two drivers investigated for speeding over 200 km/h in Torre Pacheco

    Two drivers in Torre Pacheco, Spain, face potential prison time after being caught driving at 211 km/h and 202 km/h on the RM-19 highway, more than double the 100 km/h limit.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Portugal considers criminalizing speeds of 180 km/h in new Highway Code

    Portugal is considering criminalizing speeds of 180-200 km/h as part of a new Highway Code aimed at reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2030.

Sources

4jewish.com · aeiou.pt · dnoticias.pt · eladelantado.com · lanocion.es · larazon.es · noticiasdecoimbra.pt · odigital.sapo.pt · orm.es · rr.pt · sabado.pt · swiftlane.com · vandringen.se