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Who pays when the police direct drivers into a residents-only zone? A Mallorca farce with consequences

Why camera systems can override a police instruction

A camera may still trigger a fine in Mallorca even if an officer directed the driver, because the instruction is often not recorded.

Published: April 22, 2026
Who pays when the police direct drivers into a residents-only zone? A Mallorca farce with consequences

Answer

Why can a camera fine be issued even if a police officer directed the driver?

A camera records the vehicle’s entry, but it does not record spoken instructions or the reason for a diversion. If the officer’s direction was not written down or logged, the administrative system may treat the entry as unauthorized. That is why drivers in Mallorca can end up with a fine even when they followed an officer’s guidance.

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