# Speeding enforcement and investigations in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/speeding-enforcement-and-investigations-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-08-15T14:32:47.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-drivers-investigated-for-speeding-over-200-kmh-in-torre-pacheco

### 2026-08-12: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-considers-criminalizing-speeds-of-180-kmh-in-new-highway-code

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