Perez says speed bumps ridiculously high. Credit: Antonio Perez FB
Local Torre del Mar resident Antonio Perez has voiced rabid criticism over newly installed speed bumps in Torre del Mar. Drivers, he says, face unexpected hazards from these raised obstacles, particularly during night hours when visibility drops.
Perez took to social media to share his concerns and that of other residents about structures that affect commercial traffic. “Wow! We have managed to break the records of speed bumps on a road that hundreds of lorry drivers use with their trucks, vans, trailers, buses, etc…” he wrote. Many vehicles now struggle on routes vital for local businesses.
Safety measures spark debate among users
Perez suggested better alternatives for controlling speeds. “If they wanted safety, put up speed cameras or more police surveillance. Those pedestrian overpasses above the road that the council promised would have not formed traffic jams in the summer,” he added. Such changes could ease summer congestion and support tourism in the area.
Motorcycle clubs have altered their coastal routes as a direct result. “The biker clubs no longer pass along the coast; before, they did not stop throughout the year because of the landscapes. Now they pass through the inland roads for safety,” Perez observed.
Councils put traffic calming first across Spain
Councils fit raised bumps to strictly enforce lower speeds in residential zones and near pedestrian areas. Many Spanish towns adopt aggressively high designs to cut accident risks, especially where 30km/h limits apply in urban settings. National guidelines specify maximum heights of around 10 cm with gradual ramps, yet numerous installations around the country are much higher, and local councils often exceed these standards in a big way.
Councillors respond to resident complaints about fast drivers near homes, schools, and shops, and so elevated speed bumps deliver an immediate slowdown effect on cars, vans, and larger vehicles. Critics point out damage to suspensions and potential dangers for emergency services or unexpected encounters in low light or when the painted markings on the road wear down.
Impact spreads to the local economy and tourism
Heavy goods transporters encounter daily difficulties on affected stretches. Businesses report delays that compound during peak visitor months. Drivers want smoother interior roads, which moves activity away from coastal routes.
Perez called for platforms or pedestrian bridges instead. His post reflects wider frustrations among drivers in the Torre del Mar area who value practical safety solutions over disruptive infrastructure. Councils continue balancing demands for calm streets with the needs of commercial users in growing communities like Velez-Malaga.
