Navarra has activated its longest section radar on the AP-68 motorway, covering 30.5 kilometers between Cortes and Tudela in the decreasing direction. The system, already operational and issuing fines, calculates average speed using cameras that record license plates at the start and end of the route. If the travel time is less than the minimum allowed, an automatic fine of between 100 and 600 euros is generated, with a 50% reduction for early payment and possible loss of six points on the license.
How the average speed control works on the AP-68 🚗
The system is based on two fixed control points with license plate reading cameras. Upon entering the section, the camera records the vehicle and the exact time. Upon exiting, another camera performs the same operation. Software calculates the average speed by dividing the distance by the elapsed time. If the result exceeds the legal limit, the penalty is processed. The technology allows fining even drivers who brake only at control points, since the calculation is continuous and not point-based.
The most monitored section: don't speed, they'll catch you with the calculator 📸
With 30.5 kilometers of surveillance, this radar is not a fixed point you can avoid by braking suddenly. It's like having a math teacher in the car who divides distance by time and gives you a grade. If you get a 10 in speed, the fine lowers your license point average. And watch out, early payment reduces the fine by half, but the six points are lost entirely. So it's better to go calmly and enjoy the scenery, because the AP-68 is not a Formula 1 circuit.