Racing on your bike to Centrum West, quickly smashing your bike against the storefront behind the Stadshart or cycling the last bit over the platform to the last train compartment with your folding bike? Everything is possible, although some actions will result in a hefty fine. Here is an overview of violations and what the fine is for them.
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Free guarded bicycle parking facilities are available at the Centrum West, Stadhuis and Zoetermeer train stations. But for that you have to put in a little effort. ‘Then I’ll just throw my bike in front of the door, because I’m really not going to walk around’, you might think. But what is the fine if you park your bicycle in a place where it is not allowed or for other violations?
Cyclists and fines
Parking your bicycle in a place where that is not allowed can result in a fine of 40 euros or the chance that your bicycle will be taken to the bicycle depot. Picking up your bike there will cost you, in addition to time, another 25 euros. Cycling on the train or tram platform can also provide you with a great picture.
Amounts per fine
Bicycle fines are annoying, but the cyclist must also comply with the rules. The amount of the fine varies considerably per violation. The amounts below apply from 1 March 2023.
- entering where prohibited: 40 euros
- times where prohibited: 60 euros
- driving against the direction of travel: 60 euros
- ignoring mandatory direction of travel: 40 euros
- bicycle parking where prohibited: 40 euros
- no priority at stop sign or shark teeth: 110 euros
- not stopping before the stop line: 40 euros
- driving on bus lane: 60 euros
- not stopping at the police stop sign or not following instructions from the police or traffic controller: 160 euros
- cycling through a red light: 110 euros
- not giving priority to the bus at the stop: 60 euros
- not giving priority to public transport passengers when alighting: 110 euros
- not giving way to a blind person with a cane: 160 euros
- not giving way to pedestrians at zebra crossings: 160 euros
- overtaking on the right: 110 euros
- use highway or expressway: 160 euros
- ignoring mandatory bike path: 60 euros
- don’t raise your hand: 40 euros
- no lighting or broken lighting: 60 euros
- holding a phone on the bike: 150 euros
- driving under the influence: 200 euros
- no reflectors on your bike (per reflector): 40 euros
- broken bicycle bell: 40 euros
- broken brakes: 60 euros
- steering wheel not working properly: 110 euros
Please note: with all the above fines, an administration fee of 9 euros is also charged.
Source: Fine base