Mother of Deceased Jayden Relieved About Speed Reduction on Ringbaan Zuid

Wendy Vugts from Tilburg is relieved. Four years after her twelve-year-old son Jayden died in an accident on the Ringbaan Zuid, the municipality has announced that the speed on that road will be reduced. "I honestly thought I would never experience this again." From 1 January 2027, drivers will only be allowed to drive 50 kilometres per hour on the Ringbaan Zuid. It is currently 70 kilometres per hour. "If it had been allowed to drive 50 there, …

The commitment came during a city council meeting. Grashoff said: “We can reduce the speed on the Ringbaan Zuid after the Parkring has been completed, which will happen in 2026. As far as I'm concerned, the Ringbaan Zuid will be 50 kilometers per hour instead of 70 as of January 1, 2027.” Ten thousand signatures for safety Shortly after the accident, Wendy started a petition to reduce the speed on the Ringbaan Zuid. “I just wanted those accident…