Motorway speed controls by helicopter

[Lorenzo]

We noticed when returning to Palma Airport on Saturday, that the overhead gantry signs warned against speeding.
We were then surprised to see that the signs showed that Police cars and helicopters would be checking the speed of vehicles. We laughed briefly until we then spotted two helicopters following each other at a distance actually following the line of the motorway, presumably doing just that.

 

[mike_dublin]

and now ... drones

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2019/08/02/56643/traffic-drones-now-use.html

The Guardia Civil's Tráfico division is now deploying drones to look out for traffic infringements. The use of drones started on Thursday.
... when a drone detects "irregular manouevres", these are automatically relayed to a patrol. Drivers can pay on the spot and get a 50% discount; credit cards are accepted.

The drones will also be capable of picking out drivers using phones or not wearing seat belts, for which the fine is 200 euros plus the loss of three points on the driving licence.

The Guardia Civil have eleven drones available to them at present. ...

 

[alcanadakid]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2019/08/02/56643/traffic-drones-now-use.html

.. and remember EU road traffic fines are enforceable in UK magistrate courts.

 

[fil6699]

.. and remember EU road traffic fines are enforceable in UK magistrate courts.

for now