Belgian federal police are once again organising a 24-hour clamp-down on speeding motorists. The drive started at 6 a.m. this morning. Many local police forces are also joining in and will be carrying out more speed checks than usual throughout the day.
For 24 hours, a greater focus on speed in traffic is in place. Not only will officers carry out more extensive checks, but fixed speed cameras and average speed checks are also operating at capacity.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage drivers to stick to the speed limits and not to drive too fast. Many drivers underestimate the risks of speeding, which is one of the main causes of road accidents.
The speed enforcement campaign is organised twice a year, in spring and autumn. During the last edition in April, a record number of vehicles were checked: 1.339 million vehicles in only 24 hours. Almost 4 per cent of the vehicles checked were speeding. 1.69 per cent were caught by a fixed camera, while mobile speed cameras detected more than 8 per cent of offences.
The results prove that speeding is still ingrained in the driving behaviour of the people of Belgium. According to the federal police, it is absolutely necessary to continue monitoring and raising awareness. Road safety remains a priority for Belgium’s integrated police force.