Traffic Enforcement Penalties - Belgium driving Test

If you exceed the posted speed limit by up to 10 km/h

Minor speeding carries a fixed fine of €53 prompt payment avoids legal escalation. No penalty points for this small excess.

If you exceed the posted speed limit by 11 to 30 km/h

Mid-range speeding results in a €53 base fine plus €11 per km/h over the limit may include 2 penalty points depending on severity.

If you exceed the posted speed limit by more than 30 km/h

Severe speeding can lead to €80 to €4,000 fine, 8 to 15 day license suspension, and 3 to 4 penalty points.

If you run a red traffic light

Red-light violations carry a €184 fine and 4 penalty points repeated offenses may lead to license suspension.

If you ride without a valid motorcycle license

Riding unlicensed leads to high fines, possible imprisonment (8 days to 3 months), and vehicle seizure.

If you ride without valid insurance

Uninsured riding carries €1,600 to €6,000 fine, immediate bike seizure, and full liability for accident damages.

If you refuse a roadside alcohol or drug test

Refusal is punished as if over the limit: €1,200 to €12,000 fine, 8-day to 5-year license suspension, and possible imprisonment.

If you ride with a blood alcohol level over 0.5 g/L

Alcohol violations lead to €179 to €16,000 fine, 3 to 6 month suspension, and possible mandatory rehabilitation program.

If you use a mobile phone while riding without hands-free

Distracted riding carries €116 fine and 2 penalty points repeated offenses can result in higher penalties.

If you cause a collision due to reckless riding

Reckless riding causing an accident can result in fines up to €3,000, 8 days to 2 years imprisonment, and compensation to injured parties.

If you park a motorcycle in a prohibited area

Illegal parking leads to €58 to €116 fine the motorcycle may be towed at the rider’s expense.

If you ride without wearing a helmet

Riding without a helmet carries a €116 fine and 1 penalty point in an accident, full liability may apply.

If you tamper with or remove the number plate

Tampering with a plate leads to a €1,600 to €16,000 fine, possible imprisonment up to 3 months, and bike confiscation.

If you exceed the legal noise limit for exhaust systems

Excessive exhaust noise results in €116 to €350 fine the vehicle may be ordered off the road until compliant.

If you fail to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk

Failure to yield carries €174 fine and 2 penalty points repeated offenses may lead to license suspension.

If you carry a passenger without proper seating or footrests

Carrying a passenger without proper safety equipment leads to €58 fine insurance may deny accident coverage.

If you ride with defective lights at night

Riding with faulty lights results in €58 to €116 fine police may issue an order to repair before riding again.

If you ignore a police stop signal

Ignoring a stop leads to a fine up to €16,000, 15-day to 6-month license suspension, and imprisonment up to 3 years in serious cases.

If you overload the motorcycle beyond manufacturer limits

Overloading results in €58 to €116 fine the motorcycle may be immobilized until the load is reduced.

If you ride on the motorway with a vehicle not allowed there

Unauthorized motorway use carries €58 to €116 fine the rider may be escorted off by police.