Traffic offences up by 700,000 in two years
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Recorded traffic offences on Belgium’s roads rose by 700,000 in 2024 compared to 2022, according to figures from the Federal Public Service Justice. Speeding, which causes one in three road deaths, remains the leading offence.
The FPS Justice collects figures on traffic offences, fines and official reports every year. Offences increased to more than 6.9 million in 2024, up from 6.2 million in 2022 and 6.5 million in 2023.
Almost 4.4 million offences were recorded in Flanders in 2024, accounting for 63 per cent of the total. However, that number has fallen slightly since 2022, while in Wallonia it has risen by 44 per cent and in Brussels by 31 per cent. Wallonia and Brussels have installed many more speed cameras in recent years.
According to Statbel, there were just under 8 million registered vehicles in Belgium in 2024, including cars, motorbikes, buses, coaches and agricultural vehicles. Approximately one in three offences is committed in a company car, of which there are around 626,000.
The FPS Justice notes that the chance of being caught is increasing. “We are reaping the benefits of previous investments, such as more speed checks, mobile cameras and close cooperation with police services,” it says.
The number of offences detected by mobile cameras increased by 10 per cent between 2023 and 2024. The abolition of tolerance margins on motorways also plays a role in the higher chance of being caught.
Police carry out spot checks during a major campaign on driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, Chatelet, June 2024 © BELGA PHOTO MATHIEU COLINET
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