Penalties and Enforcement - Belgium driving Test

If exceeding truck speed limit by 10 km/h

Fine €53 may face a warning notice but no license points deducted.

If exceeding truck speed limit by 11to 20 km/h

Fine €123 may face increased monitoring or inspection by police.

If exceeding truck speed limit by 21to 30 km/h

Fine €174 may face mandatory driving awareness course.

If exceeding truck speed limit by more than 30 km/h

Fine €261 may face license suspension up to 3 months.

If driving without a valid tachograph

Fine €1,800 may face prohibition from continuing the journey until compliance.

If manipulating tachograph

Fine €2,000 may face criminal prosecution and vehicle impoundment.

If violating rest time regulations

Fine €1,800 may face driving ban until adequate rest is taken.

If ignoring weight limits

Fine €116to €350 may face vehicle immobilization until load is reduced.

If failing to secure load

Fine €116 may face temporary driving ban until cargo is properly secured.

If running a red light

Fine €174 may face 3 license points deduction and increased insurance premiums.

If overtaking where prohibited

Fine €174 may face 3 license points deduction and possible short-term suspension.

If ignoring police stop signal

Fine €1,320 may face arrest and criminal charges.

If driving without valid license

Fine €1,600 may face court trial and possible imprisonment.

If using handheld phone while driving

Fine €174 may face 3 license points deduction and mandatory safety course.

If failing to yield at intersection

Fine €116 may face 3 license points deduction and legal liability if causing an accident.

If failing alcohol breath test

Fine €179to €2,750 may face license suspension up to 6 months.

If refusing alcohol/drug test

Fine €1,260to €12,000 may face 6 months license suspension and criminal record.

If driving with defective brakes or tyres

Fine €116 may face vehicle ban until repairs are completed.

If causing an accident with injuries

Fine €1,600to €16,000 may face imprisonment depending on severity.

If leaving accident scene

Fine €1,600to €16,000 may face up to 3 months imprisonment and license suspension.