Motorcycle clocked at 124 km/h in Palma — police investigate

Too fast on the holiday road: 124 km/h vs 50

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At the end of August, on the Camí de Can Pastilla in Palma, a motorcyclist was pulled from traffic during a radar check — recorded speed: 124 km/h. The permitted maximum on this stretch is 50 km/h. Anyone traveling there knows: it is a mix of hotel driveways, pedestrians and cyclists. Not a place to floor it.

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I was in the area in the afternoon, the air still smelled of sea and sunscreen, and the police cordon immediately caught the eye: blue lights, two officers, a quickly turning away emergency vehicle. A resident walking her dog merely shook her head: 'There is always traffic here, the children sometimes play at the edge.'

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What penalties could the driver face?

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The investigators classify the incident as a crime against road safety. That means: not a simple warning. In the worst case, the procedure can lead to imprisonment of up to six months, fines or community service. Additionally, a driver's license suspension of up to four years is possible. The police have forwarded the case files to the competent public prosecutor's office; there, a decision will be made on whether to pursue criminal charges.

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On site, papers were checked, the vehicle inspected, and statements taken. Whether the driver was injured or whether third parties were endangered is not known according to the authorities. What is clear, however: with such a high overspeed the risk of serious accidents is significantly higher.

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Why this matters

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Camí de Can Pastilla is not just a through road — it is also a beach access with many transitions between pedestrians and vehicles, especially during the holiday season. The speed of over 120 km/h means that evasive maneuvers are hardly possible, stopping distances increase dramatically and in an accident the consequences are often grave.

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Several residents said they had seen faster vehicles more often in recent months. Some call for additional checks during peak times or structural measures that automatically slow down the pace. Others believe stricter penalties could deter drivers.

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An appeal

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The police urge caution and announced that controls would continue. My advice as someone who lives here: keep eyes open, especially where tourists, delivery vans and pedestrians meet. A brief moment of being a bit too fast can change a life — and in the end be much more expensive than a small delay.

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The investigations continue. Anyone who saw something can contact the local police station — details of witness statements and the sequence of events are still being reviewed.