Torrox installs eight new AI traffic cameras as council expands road safety network

Torrox has switched on eight new traffic surveillance cameras as part of a €18,000 project designed to improve road safety and give police greater control over traffic across the town and surroundings.

The new system replaces a single existing camera with a wider network covering several strategic locations. According to the council, all eight devices are now operational following a testing period.

AI cameras will read vehicle number plates

Mayor Oscar Medina said the cameras have been positioned at key points to help reduce speeding, improve traffic flow and make local roads safer.

Advanced technology allows the equipment to read vehicle number plates and analyse what is happening around them using artificial intelligence. Local police stress that the cameras are approved traffic-control devices rather than a system for general surveillance.

Torrox Local Police will manage the network, with footage potentially available to Guardia Civil and municipal officers if a crime takes place. Visible cameras are also expected to have a deterrent effect, encouraging motorists to respect speed limits and other road rules before an offence occurs.

More smart traffic technology planned

Council officials say the project forms part of a wider programme to bring up to date traffic management in Torrox and improve mobility for residents and visitors. A second phase is expected to introduce smart traffic lights, automated pedestrian crossings and speed cameras, creating a more technologically advanced system for managing busy roads. Previous investment has also seen surveillance cameras installed at municipal car parks, including La Almedina and El Pontil.

Medina described the latest project as a clear commitment to modernisation, safety and public services. For drivers, the message is fairly straightforward: cameras are becoming a much more visible part of everyday road management in Torrox.

Spain’s DGT already uses extensive traffic monitoring technology, including cameras and number-plate recognition systems, as part of its wider intelligent transport network.