Catalan Authorities Issue 972 Speeding Fines to Andorran Vehicles in 2025

Catalan traffic authorities issued 972 fines to Andorran-registered vehicles for speeding in 2025, far outpacing other violations. The Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT) opened these proceedings, which accounted for the vast majority of sanctions against Andorran drivers on Catalan roads.

The pattern persists into 2026, with 164 speeding cases recorded up to 9 April. Other offences trail significantly. In 2025, the next most common was failure to comply with general regulations, at 109 cases, followed by signalling errors during manoeuvres with 102. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulted in 58 proceedings that year.

For 2026 to date, general non-compliance follows with 25 cases, manoeuvre signalling issues with 11, and driver documentation problems with six. Authorities have opened just one case for alcohol- or drug-influenced driving this year.

SCT data also reveals low voluntary payment rates for fines on foreign-registered vehicles, not limited to Andorran plates. From 2023 to 2025, officials issued 4,366,260 sanctions overall. Of these, 2,779,081 were paid voluntarily, leaving 36.4%—over 1.5 million fines—unpaid. Among drivers with foreign addresses, more than half of fines from this period remain outstanding.

In Andorra la Vella, the Circulation Service conducted 104 static checks across the parish in the first quarter of 2026, leading to 43 fines. Mobile phone use while driving topped the list with 27 cases, followed by 11 for not wearing seatbelts. Two fines were for revving engines and causing unnecessary noise, one each for improper overtaking, a motorcyclist not wearing gloves, and lack of documentation or alcohol presence.

Councillor for Circulation and Parking Xavier Surana announced this week at a parish meeting plans to deploy 200 video surveillance cameras in 2026, aiming for 400 in total. These will cover communal areas, parking lots, playgrounds, the river promenade and various streets to enhance monitoring and deter uncivil behaviour.