Speeding Epidemic: 82.6% of Belgian Traffic Violations in 2024; Authorities Ramp Up Radar Installations

September 15, 2025
Speeding Epidemic: 82.6% of Belgian Traffic Violations in 2024; Authorities Ramp Up Radar Installations
  • The Flandre region accounts for 66% of all speeding fines, supported by a dense network of radars and private companies operating radars-tronçons, which has increased enforcement and raised concerns about its practices.

  • In Brussels, the most active radars are situated on the E411 at Auderghem and along boulevard de Nieuport, reflecting higher violation rates on busy urban roads.

  • In Wallonia, the E42 at Jemeppe-Sur-Sambre is the most problematic stretch, issuing nearly 123,000 citations, with other hotspots including the E411 at La Bruyère and the national road 5 at Walcourt, indicating major highways are hotspots for speeding.

  • Speeding remains the dominant cause of traffic violations in Belgium, accounting for 82.6% of all infractions in 2024, with over 7.63 million violations recorded—an increase of 12.4% from the previous year.

  • This surge in speeding violations is a major concern because speeding is responsible for 30% of road fatalities in Belgium, highlighting its role as the leading cause of deadly accidents.

  • To combat this trend, regional authorities plan to install around 40 new radar-tronçons and 100 fixed radars in 2025, aiming to curb dangerous driving behaviors and save lives.

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