Drones to Control Traffic: The New Measure to be Implemented in Rincón de la Victoria

Times are changing. Now, small flying devices will be able to watch live how you drive, whether you use your turn signal, if you are speeding, or if you run a red light. The municipality of Rincón de la Victoria will implement a traffic control and road safety system using drones, through the Local Police's Aerial Security Unit (UAS), with the goal of preventing accidents and detecting risky behaviors on public roads.

This system will allow officers to monitor compliance with traffic signals and oversee traffic from the air, thus complementing the work of ground patrols. The unit has an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of performing security tasks, emergencies, traffic control, and monitoring regulatory compliance.

The device will focus on enhancing road safety and protecting pedestrians, drivers, and vulnerable users, through coordinated action that combines technological means and police presence on the ground.

Concurrently, the Local Police will start a specific surveillance campaign targeting motorcycles and mopeds on May fourth, aiming to increase control over these types of vehicles and reduce risky behaviors.

During these checks, officers will verify the general condition of the vehicles, the documentation in force, the technical inspection, mandatory insurance, and the driving license, paying special attention to possible irregularities.

Among the most monitored infractions are unauthorized modifications or alterations, such as the use of non-approved exhaust systems or excessive noise emissions, practices that affect both safety and community coexistence.

The municipality reminds that these behaviors can lead to fines of up to 200 euros for unauthorized technical modifications and up to 1,000 euros for driving without valid insurance, depending on the severity of the infraction.

With these measures, the city council reinforces its commitment to safer mobility, using new technologies and specific campaigns that seek to improve coexistence on public roads and reduce accidents in the municipality.