⚡ Speeding
Speeding in Belgium
Speeding is the most common traffic offence in Belgium. The fine you receive depends on three factors: the type of road zone, how much you exceeded the limit, and your personal circumstances. A standard radar correction of 6 km/h is always deducted.
Speed zones in Belgium
- 30 km/h zones — residential areas, school zones (applies to most of Brussels since 2021)
- 50 km/h zones — standard urban speed limit
- 70 km/h zones — semi-urban roads
- 90 km/h zones — regional roads outside built-up areas
- 120 km/h zones — motorways
Fines in built-up areas (30, 50, 70 km/h zones)
| Speed over limit | On-the-spot fine | Court fine | Driving ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 10 km/h | €53 | €80 – €4,000 | No |
| 10 to 20 km/h | €53 + €11/km | €80 – €4,000 | No |
| 20 to 30 km/h | Not possible (Belgian residents) | €80 – €4,000 | Possible |
| Over 30 km/h | Not possible (Belgian residents) | €80 – €4,000 | MANDATORY |
Fines on regional roads and motorways (90, 120 km/h zones)
| Speed over limit | On-the-spot fine | Court fine | Driving ban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 10 km/h | €53 | €80 – €4,000 | No |
| 10 to 30 km/h | €53 + €6/km | €80 – €4,000 | No |
| 30 to 40 km/h | Not possible (Belgian residents) | €80 – €4,000 | Possible |
| Over 40 km/h | Not possible (Belgian residents) | €80 – €4,000 | MANDATORY |
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Radar correction: Belgian law requires a correction of 6 km/h to be deducted from the measured speed. A speed camera in a 50 km/h zone therefore only triggers at 56 km/h or above.
Can I contest a speeding fine?
Yes. The most common grounds are: you were not driving at the time, the camera was not properly calibrated, its positioning was non-compliant, or there is a factual error in the police report.
Important: paying the on-the-spot fine is treated as an admission of guilt. If you intend to contest, do not pay — contact a lawyer immediately.
Your insurance may cover your lawyer
Legal protection insurance covers legal fees in full for most traffic offences. We check your policy for free.