The device, which was part of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) reinforcement plan for 2026, shows significant damage that prevents license plate reading and speed measurement. This incident was publicly reported by the X account, @TenerifeVial, a reference in the field.

The events occurred at one of the most sensitive points on the road connecting the metropolitan area with the Teide National Park. Initial reports suggest that those responsible for the sabotage used paint and blunt tools to disable the camera lens and the radar sensors.

Although this speed camera had been criticized by users due to its location on a stretch with a drastic speed reduction, authorities remind that damaging public road safety furniture constitutes a crime and compromises driver safety by removing a deterrent element on a road with a high accident rate.

The Traffic Civil Guard has initiated the corresponding proceedings to identify the perpetrators of this act. Nearby surveillance cameras and remnants found at the scene of the incident are being meticulously analyzed.

The consequences for offenders can be severe, including prison sentences of up to 3 years for crimes against road safety and damage to public property, according to the Penal Code. Furthermore, the cost of repairing or replacing such a radar, which can exceed 15,000 euros, would be claimed from those responsible. Increased surveillance on the TF-24 is expected, with patrols from the Traffic Group and the use of disguised mobile radars.