The Masked Tulip Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I heard today that the Spanish have recently introduced speed cameras in tunnels that measure average speed - anyone going over 100 kmp - about 62 miles per hour - will get a 600 Euro fine. I am told that this is a desperately broke Spain trying to raise revenue. Did some googling and it appears to be true. http://news-spain.euroresidentes.com/2011/02/speed-camaras-madrid-and-malaga.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200p Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Ouch. 600 Euros is a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Monk Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Drive a truck and go five minutes over your permitted driving period and they will relieve you of 3000 euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyoto Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Can't really argue with this. They should introduce it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Monk Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Can't really argue with this. They should introduce it here. Provided that is configured as a punishment for the reckless driver and not just as a tax on the average driver, in the heyday of Scameras almost 50% of motorists had a speeding endorsement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trampa501 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It's been introduced as part of a set of energy saving measures, as a result of the hike in oil prices. Similar I believe to the low speed limit the US introduced in the 70s. No doubt the fines will provide revenue, but I can't see how you can enforce an overall speed limit without the stick. At least this speed limit is universal, so there is no excuse for breaking it. I'm given to understand that (like the UK) you can break the local speed limit in Spain if you fail to notice a change in circumstances, which is more difficult for the driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnionTerror Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I heard today that the Spanish have recently introduced speed cameras in tunnels that measure average speed - anyone going over 100 kmp - about 62 miles per hour - will get a 600 Euro fine. I am told that this is a desperately broke Spain trying to raise revenue. Did some googling and it appears to be true. http://news-spain.euroresidentes.com/2011/02/speed-camaras-madrid-and-malaga.html At best, it would only make a few million euros; bugger all in the scheme of things..Apparently his Cowellness pays more in income tax than the amount raised in speed camera fines in this country.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trampa501 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Catalans it seems, always like to make things a little more difficult Banning cars over 10 years old Barcelona City Hall is considering, as part of an energy-saving and anti-pollution plan presented on Tuesday, banning vehicles which are older than 10 years from the city’s streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoma Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 There are some American States where they raise more from fines than they do from tax. It's what happens when bureaucracies get out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie The Tramp Returns Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I heard today that the Spanish have recently introduced speed cameras in tunnels that measure average speed - anyone going over 100 kmp - about 62 miles per hour - will get a 600 Euro fine. No problem for me I keep clear of the whole of Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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