On the occasion of the celebration of the Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Jerez Circuit on April 26, 27 and 28, the General Directorate of Traffic, in collaboration with the town councils of the area and different Administrations involved, launches a special surveillance and assistance device for the thousands of motorcyclists who travel to the aforementioned circuit from all over Spain and other European countries. During the 2023 edition, a total of 348,074 trips were recorded related to the celebration of the Grand Prix, which is expected for the 2024 edition. a figure greater than 350,000 trips; as well as the concentration of 243,000 fans in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz).
It is “the largest police deployment for a sporting event of those planned in Spain,” according to the delegate of the Government of Spain in Andalusia, Pedro Fernandezwith twenty different units and with a “comprehensive, progressive, dynamic and coordinated” character, since it must address three differentiated blocks of action.
Thus, different access options to the circuit by public transport will be established, such as the existence of a bus shuttle from different points in Jerez de la Frontera established by the City Council of this municipality. The special surveillance measures will be active from this Thursday, April 25, in anticipation of travel to attend previous training sessions, and will continue throughout the weekend. The DGT is working to ensure that fans travel, enjoy the Grand Prix and return home safely; For this reason, an operation is launched to ensure the safety of the thousands of motorcyclists who will ride on roads throughout Spain heading to Jerez.
For this reason, and with the aim that the trip for the thousands of people who come to Jerez is safe and fluid, the General Directorate of Traffic has prepared a special device for surveillance and assistance to circulation in the area around the Jerez Circuit in which involves 294 agents from the Civil Guard Traffic Group, more than 50 DGT officials and installation and maintenance technicians for special measures. During the four days, surveillance from the air will be intensified on the routes most traveled by fans traveling to Jerez to avoid risky behavior.
As technical support, the professionals have three helicopters, nine drones, six anti-drones, more than 350 four- and two-wheeled vehicles, 17 cavalry professionals and four dogs, which are complemented by a special information analysis and control device. through social networks and websites to detect crimes, with the Alertcops app, which this year includes specific improvements for the circuit and makes it more intuitive for users, as well as the installation of a Violet Point where people will be served who report being victims of sexual crimes.
In the area of influence of the circuit, the DGT Aerial Media Unit will carry out surveillance and regulation of traffic from the air, using helicopters and donations for this purpose. Night surveillance flights will be carried out; as well as reporting all types of violations, including speed, through image recording.
The maximum speed at which you can drive will also be monitored in an automated manner by the fixed and section radars installed on the road. In addition, the Civil Guard Traffic Group will establish surveillance points in the morning, afternoon and night to guarantee compliance with the established speed limits. Starting tomorrow, alcohol and drug controls will also be increased in the vicinity of the circuit to discourage consumption and driving.
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