By Molly Grace
Copyright euroweeklynews
The municipality of Almoradi has announced the installation of six dissuasive speed radars as part of a broader digital and security project designed to improve road safety and traffic management. The devices, described by the local council as “radares de sensibilización”, are intended to raise awareness among drivers and encourage them to respect speed limits. Importantly, these units do not issue fines.
The initiative forms part of the project Almoradi sostenible, digital e integrado, which has a budget of €390,000. The scheme is partly funded through the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness (Ivace), and focuses on enhancing public safety, sustainability and digital integration within the municipality. According to the provincial newspaper Informacion, the six radars will be placed in areas of heavy traffic within Almoradi, although their exact locations have not yet been determined. The town hall has stressed that the objective is not punitive but educational, aiming to reduce speeding and improve coexistence on the roads. By showing drivers their current speed, the radars are intended to encourage more responsible behaviour and greater awareness of road safety.
The radar installation is accompanied by a significant expansion of Almoradi’s video-surveillance system. The same project foresees the addition of 21 new cameras, which will be installed in different parts of the municipality to monitor both traffic and public security. These will be added to the 60 cameras that are already in operation, creating a more comprehensive monitoring network across the town. Local authorities highlight that the combined measures, cameras and radars, are designed to reinforce Almoradí’s commitment to digital modernisation and sustainable mobility. By integrating technology into traffic management, the municipality seeks to create safer streets while also aligning with wider objectives of smart city development.
The council also emphasises that the dissuasive radars are in line with community demand for safer streets and improved quality of life. As they do not result in fines, the devices aim to build public trust by focusing on prevention rather than punishment. Officials believe this approach will generate more effective long-term results by encouraging voluntary compliance rather than relying solely on enforcement.
The investment is part of a trend across towns in the Vega Baja region, where local authorities are increasingly adopting digital tools to improve safety and manage growth. Almoradi’s decision to combine awareness-raising radars with extended surveillance technology reflects a desire to modernise infrastructure while ensuring that residents and visitors alike can benefit from safer public spaces. With the locations still to be finalised, the six dissuasive radars are expected to become a visible reminder of the municipality’s new focus on road safety, education and digital innovation.
