Estepona traffic cameras set to pass 400 as police car scans every plate it meets
Estepona council has put over a €900,000 contract out to bidders to add more than 170 smart cameras at 82 […]
Estepona, a town with 79,621 residents, is set to add over 170 smart traffic cameras, bringing the total number past 410. This network of cameras, costing more than €900,000, aims to improve traffic flow and monitor vehicles, both stationary and moving. Deputy mayor Ana Velasco announced that these cameras will not only read number plates but also map out vehicles, categorize them by type, and transmit live images to a central server at the Local Police headquarters.
In addition, the system will include speed radars to monitor both traffic density and velocity, allowing authorities to respond promptly to traffic jams, accidents, and everyday hold-ups. The project also includes a mobile speed radar that can capture plates of vehicles parked or in motion, with software designed to flag local offenses such as double parking, pavement parking, or blocked loading bays.
The fines system must be directly connected to DGT records to ensure tickets are processed efficiently. All transmissions must adhere to Spain's National Security Scheme and data-protection rules. This advanced traffic management system is part of a broader effort to prevent criminal activity spilling over from neighboring municipalities.
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