{
  "id": 1238381,
  "title": "Only 10% of Torrevieja’s Traffic Cameras Still Working",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/only-10-of-torreviejas-traffic-cameras-still-working",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:38:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/16/only-10-of-torreviejas-traffic-cameras-still-working/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Only around 10% of Torrevieja's intelligent traffic-camera network remains operational, according to Security and Police Councillor Federico Alarcón. The Vyriato system, introduced in 2009 with over 100 monitoring points, was initially considered groundbreaking for its ability to read number plates and track vehicles. However, technical and operational difficulties led to a significant decline in functionality by 2015. The system, funded through the Spanish Government's Plan E economic stimulus programme, initially provided valuable evidence in criminal investigations and helped reduce vandalism. Despite some disused cameras potentially still deterring crime due to their visibility, the poor condition of units near certain beaches has made removal a consideration. The council allocated €1 million for renovation but the funds are now being directed towards a new camera system for Torrevieja's Low Emission Zone. Other modern cameras still operate, monitoring around 30% of the Casagrande industrial estate.",
  "summary": "Only around 10% of Torrevieja’s once-pioneering intelligent traffic-camera network remains operational, according to Security and Police Councillor Federico Alarcón. The Vyriato system was introduced in 2009 with more than 100 monitoring points covering major access roads, the coastline and the town centre. Some Local Police sources claim its condition is even worse than the official […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}