Traffic fines increase in the Netherlands starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, drivers in the Netherlands will face higher fines for various traffic violations, with many penalties rising by ten euros. The Dutch Road Traffic Association (ANWB) reports that a fine for using a mobile phone while driving will increase to 430 euros, up from 420 euros. Other fines also see increases, including penalties for running a red light, driving unnecessarily in the left lane, and not wearing a seatbelt.

The fine for running a red light will now cost 310 euros, while unnecessary left-lane driving and failure to wear a seatbelt will each result in fines of 280 euros.

Additionally, fines for not yielding to traffic from the right, stopping on the emergency lane without necessity, and transporting young children without a proper child seat will all rise by ten euros to 310 euros and 280 euros, respectively.

The penalty for illegal parking in a designated disabled parking spot will also see a rise, moving from 490 euros to 500 euros.

Speeding fines are also going up, with amounts varying depending on the location and the extent of the speeding. Fines for speeding within urban areas will increase by one euro. Drivers who exceed the speed limit by 4 km/h will now be fined 36 euros, up from 35 euros.

Outside urban areas, the fine for the same violation will rise to 32 euros, compared to 31 euros previously, and on highways, it will increase to 27 euros from 26 euros. For exceeding the speed limit by 10 km/h, fines will rise as well. In urban areas, the fine will now be 93 euros (previously 90 euros), 87 euros (up from 84 euros) outside urban areas, and 81 euros (previously 79 euros) on highways. These fines do not include administration costs.