The Fuengirola Town Hall has installed three new speed cameras and eight devices to inform drivers. These measures are part of a plan funded by European funds.
Drivers passing through Fuengirola will now need to pay a bit more attention to their speedometers. The Town Hall has installed three new speed control cameras and eight devices, also known as pedagogical radars, at various points in the municipality. The Councillor for Mobility, Isabel González, visited the Avenida de Mijas this morning, where one of the new devices is located, to present the initiatives.
More cameras, more control
The three fixed cameras have been placed on Avenida Ramón y Cajal, at the intersection with Calle San José; on Avenida de Las Gaviotas; and on the Paseo Marítimo, at the corner with Calle General Rodrigo. With these, the city practically doubles its permanent speed control points, as it previously had three similar devices.
The eight devices, on the other hand, do not have a punitive nature. Their function is to show drivers the speed at which they are travelling, with the aim of encouraging voluntary reduction. They are mobile and will remain in one location for several weeks before being moved to other spots, as González explained. The selection of locations takes into account traffic intensity, needs identified by municipal services, and requests from residents.
A safer and 'smart' city
These measures are part of the project 'Fuengirola More Tourism: for a more sustainable and intelligent destination', funded by the European Union through the Next Generation EU funds. The plan includes the implementation of technological solutions to improve traffic safety and efficiency.
The councillor reminded that the Local Police already has a network of over 200 cameras distributed throughout the municipality, providing real-time information about mobility. "This system allows us to act quickly and effectively in the event of any incident," she noted.
The new installations add to previous initiatives, such as the installation of raised pedestrian crossings, enhanced road signage, and increased police controls. "We continue to promote traffic calming measures to make Fuengirola a safer, more sustainable, and also smarter city," González stated.
How does it affect residents?
For local drivers, the main change is that they will need to be extra vigilant on the roads where the fixed cameras have been installed, as fines for speeding can be quite high. The devices, on the other hand, serve as a tool for awareness: upon seeing their speed displayed on a screen, many drivers instinctively reduce their speed.
The Town Hall hopes these measures will reduce accidents and improve coexistence between pedestrians and vehicles. "We want residents, visitors, and users of our roads to be able to move with the utmost safety guarantees," concluded the councillor.
The new cameras are already operational, although the devices will rotate through different points in the municipality over the coming weeks. The Local Police will continue to conduct random checks to complement the surveillance.
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