US EditionRuling on Traffic Fine Raises Questions over Average Speed Checks in Flanders
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The Vilvoorde police court has overturned a fine for speeding imposed by a commercial speed check. A striking precedent....
The Vilvoorde police court has declared a €53 fine from a speed check in Meise invalid. According to the judge, a police officer should have validated the fine, which didn't happen. Moreover, the device used turned out not to be the property of the municipality, which is required by law. Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder (N-VA) warns: "This ruling could have far-reaching consequences for the validity of fines from other local speed c…
Annulment of traffic fine puts average speed control system under pressure
The Vilvoorde police court has annulled the fine imposed on mobility expert Johan De Mol (Ghent University) for speeding because a private company co-finances the speed camera. The ruling could undermine the entire average speed check system, especially in Flanders. Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder (N-VA) intends to study the ruling thoroughly and, if necessary, amend the regulations governing average speed checks. Mobility expert D…
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