The fines for traffic violations have been increased significantly this year. Driving too fast, not wearing a seat belt, dirty license plates or not giving way, anyone who makes the mistake will cost about ten percent more than in 2023. For example, if you drive through a red light, it will now cost you no less than 300 euros.
Driving 20 kilometers too fast: 240 euros fine
People always drive way too fast on the Strijpsestraat in Eindhoven. A maximum speed of 30 kilometers per hour is allowed, but according to local residents, no one adheres to this. The neighborhood was so fed up that a fake speed camera was installed in the hope that motorists will take it easy. If you drive 50 instead of 30, you risk a fine of 240 euros this year.
Driving with a mobile phone in your hand: 420 euros fine
During a coach check on various roads in our province at the end of last year, the police fined dozens of drivers for driving with a phone in their hand. If you are also caught this year, you will now lose no less than 420 euros. That means an increase of 40 euros.
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Fog lights on in clear weather: 180 euro fine
A fog light warns the traffic behind you in poor visibility, but if you have your fog light on when the weather is clear, you run the risk of a 180 euro fine.
Incorrect parking: 120 euro fine
You regularly see them driving around in the big cities: a little car with a dish full of camera lenses on the roof. This scan car checks whether cars are parked in the right place and whether payment has been made. If you are parked incorrectly, the fine is 120 euros. And if someone dares to park illegally in a disabled space, you can expect to receive a fine of 490 euros.
Some more fines at a glance:
- Turning without indicating direction: 120 euros
- Driving around while the license plates are not clearly readable: 180 euros
- Parking somewhere near a blue line without a blue zone parking card with the correct time: 120 euros
- Unnecessarily driving on the left on the highway: 270 euros
- Brake lights do not work: 180 euros
- Violation of overtaking ban: 300 euros
- Ignore solid line: 180 – 300 euros