Motoring moment

A NEW report from the central Spanish Tax Agency has revealed that more cars were registered in the Balearic Islands during 2022 than in the regions of Aragón, Asturias and Extremadura combined, three areas with a similar population.

The data released on Monday, February 6 listed a total of 40,523 new cars registered in the Balearic Islands during the last year. The data means that the region has the highest proportion of car registrations with respect to number of residents, but the islands’ temporary population means that many of the cars are likely not in use all year.

While some environmentalists were initially concerned about the news, the island’s seasonal population increases combined with increasing use of more sustainable hybrid and electric vehicles means that pollution is unlikely to increase.

Furthermore, while there are more cars on Mallorca and other Balearic islands’ roads than ever before, new car registrations actually dropped in 2022 compared with 2021. The 40,000 cars registered in 2022 are in fact 15 per cent lower than figures recorded in 2021 when 47,000 new cars were registered.

Quality schools

THREE schools in Calvia have been recognised by UNICEF for their dedication to children’s rights and providing quality education. The supranational body issued certificates of recognition to the schools on Monday, February 6.

3,209 speeding offences last year.

The third most active speed camera on the island on the list was one located at the five kilometre mark on the MA4020 between Manacor and Porto Cristo which issued 2,135 fines. This was the only speed camera to record more fines in 2022 than in 2021 when 1,507 fines were issued.