Christmas Driving Brings Speed Camera Warning for Canary Islands
Speed checks are one of a driver’s worst nightmares. With the arrival of Christmas, journeys on the roads of the Canary Islands and the rest of Spain begin in earnest. The increased traffic and seasonal rush bring a spike in speeding fines, adding to the expenses of the festive period. Speed cameras aim to maintain road safety and reduce accidents by monitoring vehicle speeds. In 2024, cameras located across the Canary Islands caught 113,942 drivers, an increase of 10.1% compared to the previous year. Speeding remains the most common traffic offence on the archipelago’s roads.
Tenerife’s Most Notorious Speed Trap
According to data published by the organisation Automovilistas Europeos Asociados (AEA), the camera that issues the most fines on the island of Tenerife is located in one of its busiest areas. Installed on the TF-13 road, the Vía de Ronda camera is one of the oldest and most active on the entire archipelago. This is due to the very high volume of traffic using this route. In 2024, this speed control point registered 9,491 offences, a high figure though lower than in 2023, when it penalised 14,310 drivers.
High-Risk Zone on the Southern Motorway
The second most prolific camera on Tenerife is found at kilometre 59 of the TF-1 (the Southern Motorway), near the municipality of Granadilla de Abona. This radar captured 5,943 vehicles travelling above the speed limit in 2024. The TF-1 is one of the island’s main arteries, connecting the capital with the airport and the southern tourist resorts. Furthermore, it is an area heavily used by tourists, which contributes to the high number of speeding fines.
Advice for Festive Drivers
Tenerife drivers using either of these routes are advised to ease off the accelerator if they wish to avoid an unwanted Christmas gift this holiday season.
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