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Three new speed cameras on Palma's Cathedral Street: More safety or a revenue source?

Could Palma’s New Cameras Push Traffic into Side Streets?

Residents worry that traffic avoided on Avenida Adolfo Suárez may move into narrower streets nearby.

Published: April 22, 2026
Three new speed cameras on Palma's Cathedral Street: More safety or a revenue source?

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Will traffic simply move onto nearby streets in Palma because of the cameras?

That is a real concern. When drivers try to avoid monitored roads, traffic can spill into narrower residential streets, which may create more noise, pollution and risk in places that were not designed for heavy through traffic.

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