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Spain trialling new AI-driven 150kmh ‘dynamic speed limit’ that adapts to road conditions – amid huge crackdown on speeding
SPAIN has begun testing dynamic speed limits of up to 150 km/h on motorways, as a campaign against speeding has commenced all over the country.
The introduction of these smart speed limits coincides with a major nationwide crackdown on speeding, which began on April 7.
Until Sunday, April 13, both the Policia Nacional and the Guardia Civil will conduct intensive speed checks, especially in areas known for frequent speeding violations.
READ MORE: Drivers in Spain beware: Mobile cameras and helicopters deployed in crackdown on speeding during Semana Santa – Olive Press News Spain
During this period, the use of mobile radar traps will be intensified and helicopters will also be deployed in some areas.
Speeding remains one of the leading causes of road accidents in Spain.
So far in 2024, excessive speed has been linked to 218 fatal crashes.
In light of these statistics, both the Spanish government and the European Union have voiced strong support for the new AI-based system, claiming it could significantly enhance road safety.
Unlike traditional static speed limits, which remain the same regardless of traffic or weather conditions, dynamic speed limits are constantly adjusted by AI.
The system takes into account real-time data such as traffic density, weather conditions, and road surface quality.
This makes it possible to safely raise the speed limit under optimal conditions and lower it when necessary, helping to prevent both accidents and traffic congestion during peak hours.
Catalunya is the first region in Spain to pilot this technology on its motorways.
A section of the AP-7 near El Vendrell has already been equipped with the new system, where the speed limit can reach up to 150 km/h.
Authorities hope that, if successful, the system will eventually be rolled out across the country as part of broader efforts to modernise traffic management and improve road safety.
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UPDATE: Drunk woman without licence arrested after causing crash that left two dead, three injured in Fuengirola
THE woman behind the wheel of the car that crashed on the Fuengirola promenade – killing two people and critically injuring three others – has been arrested by police.
The 45-year-old, of Iranian origin, tested positive in a breathalyser test carried out by Local Police and was found to be driving without a valid licence.
She has been taken into custody on suspicion of double homicide, reckless endangerment, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
One of the victims, a 25-year-old pedestrian, died at the scene. The car’s front-seat passenger also suffered fatal injuries.
The incident also left several people lightly injured on the paseo maritimo at Carvajal when a car ploughed onto a restaurant terrace.
Witnesses described a car going well above the speed limit travelling along the promenade.
One witness said that he heard the car’s ‘screeching tyres’ before veering off a curve, striking a lamppost and sliding up on to the terrace of a pizzeria.
The car smashed multiple tables and subsequently came to a stop on the road against a parked car.
The crash left an aftermath of shattered glass, broken tables and destroyed infrastructure.
Both Local and National Police were on the scene to secure the area and start an investigation into the crash.
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Missing Recording Device Deepens Mystery Of New York Helicopter Crash Which Claimed Five Spanish Lives – Including Siemens CEO – Olive Press News Spain
AS more details emerge about the helicopter crash that killed five Spanish nationals in New York, it has been confirmed that the aircraft was not equipped with a flight data recorder.
Moreover, no cockpit voice recordings have been found, now that most of the aircraft has been recovered, this will make the investigation into the crash more challenging.
The crash killed the Spanish CEO of Siemens Mobility Agustin Escobar, his wife and their three children.
He also held various positions in Spain between 1998 and 2010, primarily in the energy sector.
Additionally, Escobar served as the vice president of the German Chamber of Commerce for Spain.
The family was on holiday in New York when their sightseeing helicopter suddenly broke into pieces and fell in the Hudson river.
The crash is presumed to have killed everyone on board instantly.
Speculation has started surrounding the crash, since only a few days prior, a top US-attorney died in her sleep.
She prosecuted Siemens in a corporate espionage scandal, this connection led people online to believe that there might be some kind of link between the deaths.
Although the two events followed each other closely, it seems that it was mostly coincidental.
Prior to these events, it was determined that the helicopter had issues with the gearbox as early as September of last year.
The Bell-helicopter was manufactured in 2004 and had a certificate of airworthiness issued in 2016, valid until 2029.
Before the crash, the helicopter had made seven tourist tours without any problems.
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Spain Trialling New AI-Driven 150kmh ‘dynamic Speed Limit’ That Adapts To Road Conditions – Amid Huge Crackdown On Speeding – Olive Press News Spain
SPAIN has begun testing dynamic speed limits of up to 150 km/h on motorways, as a campaign against speeding has commenced all over the country.
The introduction of these smart speed limits coincides with a major nationwide crackdown on speeding, which began on April 7.
Until Sunday, April 13, both the Policia Nacional and the Guardia Civil will conduct intensive speed checks, especially in areas known for frequent speeding violations.
So far in 2024, excessive speed has been linked to 218 fatal crashes.
In light of these statistics, both the Spanish government and the European Union have voiced strong support for the new AI-based system, claiming it could significantly enhance road safety.
Unlike traditional static speed limits, which remain the same regardless of traffic or weather conditions, dynamic speed limits are constantly adjusted by AI.
READ MORE: Two thirds on Spain’s Costa del Sol would ditch their cars if they could in stunning indictment of Malaga’s lack of public transport – Olive Press News Spain
The system takes into account real-time data such as traffic density, weather conditions, and road surface quality.
This makes it possible to safely raise the speed limit under optimal conditions and lower it when necessary, helping to prevent both accidents and traffic congestion during peak hours.
Catalunya is the first region in Spain to pilot this technology on its motorways.
A section of the AP-7 near El Vendrell has already been equipped with the new system, where the speed limit can reach up to 150 km/h.
Authorities hope that, if successful, the system will eventually be rolled out across the country as part of broader efforts to modernise traffic management and improve road safety.
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