Martinique’s roadside radar network faces persistent attacks as newly installed speed control units burned within hours of deployment in late April 2025. The targeted radars near Brasserie Lorraine in L’Union and on the road to Pointe des Sables represent the latest casualties in a long-running conflict that dates back to 2019. The financial math is straightforward but sobering. Each “tourelle” radar costs about €250,000, with replacements for all forty island units potentially reaching €10-12 million. Meanwhile, the human cost mounts: five road fatalities in January 2025 (quadruple last year’s figure), three in February, and four in March. Traffic safety statistics … Continue reading Martinique Speed Radars Vandalized in 24h with €250K Loss as Fatalities Hit 78/Million