Civil Guard officers are reviewing a high-speed incident involving a tourist on the AP-7 corridor through Orihuela. The event unfolded around 2:50 pm on 13 June as part of routine surveillance and traffic-control efforts conducted by the Traffic Sub-Sector teams in Alicante. The aim of these patrols is to monitor vehicle flow across the province and to identify any drivers who exceed speed limits, ensuring road safety for all users.
At a static speed-control point operated by the Torrevieja Traffic Detachment, the vehicle was halted after registering a speed of 211 kilometers per hour on a road stretch where the limit is 110. The driver and sole passenger were a male tourist from Spain, aged 35, residing in Pilar de la Horadada. The possession of a valid license and vehicle documentation was confirmed on site, and no other occupants were found in the vehicle.
Following these findings, prosecutors were informed and an investigation commenced into the alleged driver for a crime against road safety. The case centers on driving at a speed more than 80 kilometers per hour above the legally permitted limit on the interurban road involved in the incident. The investigation is being handled by the Orihuela Court, and the matter has been directed toward the appropriate judicial channels for further action.
The authorities have instructed that the proceedings be processed according to standard legal protocols, with all relevant documentation submitted to the competent court for review. The case is being treated as a serious breach of traffic regulations, underscoring the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to uphold road safety standards on major highways such as the AP-7.
penalties
Under the applicable statutes, the offense falls within a category that carries significant penalties. The relevant provision in the Criminal Code outlines possible sanctions including a prison sentence ranging from three to six months or a monetary fine spanning six to twelve months. Additionally, there may be an obligatory community service period between 31 and 90 days, and in some scenarios, a prohibition on operating motor vehicles or mopeds for a period between one and four years, depending on the specifics of the case and the court’s ruling.