One in six Belgian motorists who tested positive had used several drugs, according to study
A total of 12,636 drivers tested positive for one or more drugs in 2023, representing an average of 35 fines per day, according to Belgian road safety institute Vias.
Road offences on the rise, mainly due to increase in speeding
The number of road traffic offences recorded in Belgium rose to over eight million in 2023, mainly due to speeding, according to new federal and local police statistics.
Belgium scraps plan for cameras catching drivers using their phone
A plan to install cameras that will detect whether drivers are using their phones behind the wheel has been scrapped due to political disagreement over the privacy aspect.
Belgian road safety institute concerned about growing size of cars
Belgian traffic safety institute Vias is concerned about the increasing size of cars on the country’s roads, pointing out that larger cars result in deadlier accidents.
‘Intelligent’ traffic light trial in Flanders aims to cut waiting times for drivers, pedestrians
Flanders is currently testing an “intelligent” traffic light system which aims to improve traffic flow by sensing when circumstances allow it to turn green, rather than simply abiding by a timer.
