📋 Complete Guide
Traffic Offences in Belgium
Discover the fines, penalties and driving ban risks for each traffic offence. Belgian law 2025 · Instant calculator available.
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Most common offence
Speeding
Fines from €53 up to court prosecution. Driving ban mandatory above 30 km/h over the limit in built-up areas.
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Risk of driving ban
Drink Driving
Legal limit: 0.5 g/l. On-the-spot fines from €105. Immediate licence seizure above 1.5 g/l.
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Driving ban likely
Drug Driving
Zero-tolerance policy. Any detectable substance is an offence, regardless of quantity. 3rd degree offence.
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Risk of prosecution
Red Light Offence
3rd degree offence (€174 on-the-spot). Upgraded to 4th degree if accident with injuries.
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Very serious
Hit and Run
Always a 4th degree offence. Court summons mandatory for Belgian residents. Driving ban compulsory if injuries.
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On-the-spot fine
Parking Offences
1st to 3rd degree depending on severity. From €58 on-the-spot. Vehicle removal possible.
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The 4 degrees of traffic offences
| Degree | Nature | On-the-spot fine | Court fine | Driving ban |
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| 1st degree | Minor nuisance | €58 | €80 – €4000 | No |
| 2nd degree | Indirect danger | €116 | €80 – €4000 | Possible |
| 3rd degree | Direct danger | €174 | €400 – €4000 | Likely |
| 4th degree | Serious danger | €473 (non-residents) | €1600 – €16000 | Mandatory |
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