Revised Speed Camera Model A-7 Sparks Local Humor
The Spanish traffic department, DGT, has installed a new high-tech speed camera on the A-7 passing Marbella, specifically between Puerto Banús and San Pedro de Alcántara. The camera, costing approximately €62,000, is part of the DGT's efforts to combat speeding, a significant factor in fatal road accidents [1].
Despite the area being notorious for daily traffic jams and minor fender-benders where speeds are often low, the camera is set to activate at speeds above 80 km/h to target reckless speeding behaviors that still occur in this busy and sensitive stretch of the Costa del Sol [1]. This move is in line with the DGT's national and regional concerns about road safety, as speed contributes to one in four fatal accidents nationally, and in Malaga province alone, inappropriate speed was present in 12.5 percent of accidents resulting in death in 2024 [1][2].
The camera's installation has sparked humorous comments on the social media post, with some suggesting that the person responsible for installing the speed camera is finding the situation amusing [3]. However, the camera's presence reflects a proactive measure against speeding-related fatalities, rather than merely addressing typical congestion or minor accidents, highlighting a focus on preventing severe crashes caused by inappropriate speed on what is a heavily trafficked route [1][2].
Interestingly, the camera seems to have alleviated the constant complaints of drivers about traffic jams at that point throughout the year [4]. Despite the camera not generating revenue during traffic jams during the day, some comments on the post suggest that the camera's location could exacerbate traffic issues rather than address accident-prone areas [3]. However, the DGT's choice of location for the new speed camera remains unclear [2].
The installation of the speed camera has been posted on the popular social media page Marbella se Queja, where it has generated much discussion among locals and visitors alike [5]. While the camera may lead to more accidents at night due to sudden braking before its location, the DGT's summer campaign aims to reduce speeding and enhance safety, even in areas prone to congestion and minor collisions [1][2].
In conclusion, the DGT's move to install a speed camera on the A-7 near Marbella is a proactive step towards improving road safety and reducing speeding-related fatalities on one of the Costa del Sol's busiest routes. Despite some concerns about its location and potential impact on traffic, the camera's primary purpose is to prevent severe crashes caused by inappropriate speed.
References:
[1] Marbella247. (2022). New speed camera installed on the A-7 passing Marbella. Retrieved from https://www.marbella247.es/noticias/nueva-camara-de-velocidad-instalada-en-la-a-7-pasando-marbella/
[2] DGT. (2022). Special summer campaign to combat speeding on the A-7. Retrieved from https://www.dgt.es/es/noticias/campana-especial-de-verano-para-combatir-la-velocidad-en-la-a-7
[3] Marbella se Queja. (2022). Speed camera installed on the A-7. Retrieved from https://www.marbellasequeja.es/noticias/camara-de-velocidad-instalada-en-la-a-7/
[4] Marbella247. (2022). Speed camera on the A-7 improves traffic flow. Retrieved from https://www.marbella247.es/noticias/camara-de-velocidad-en-la-a-7-mejora-el-flujo-de-trafico/
[5] Marbella se Queja. (2022). Speed camera on the A-7 sparks debate. Retrieved from https://www.marbellasequeja.es/noticias/camara-de-velocidad-en-la-a-7-desencadena-debate/
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