Two drivers criminally charged for speeding in Barcelona

One vehicle was traveling at 125 km/h on Meridiana Avenue and another at 130 km/h on Diagonal Avenue, far exceeding the speed limit.

Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt in Barcelona.
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Generic image of police emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt in Barcelona.

Two drivers have been criminally charged by Barcelona's Guàrdia Urbana after being caught driving at speeds significantly exceeding the limits on urban roads.

The first incident occurred on Wednesday, August 12, in the morning, when a vehicle was detected traveling at 125 km/h on Meridiana Avenue, entering the city. In this section, the maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h.
The second case, which happened during the early hours of Friday, the 14th, was even more extreme. A vehicle with foreign license plates was intercepted entering Barcelona via Diagonal Avenue at 130 km/h, thus exceeding by 160% the speed limit also set at 50 km/h for this stretch.
The Guàrdia Urbana has taken legal action against both drivers for these speeding offenses, which are considered criminal.