The award of the new basic police vehicles is a step towards…

The award of the new basic police vehicles is a step towards…

Ford Kuga and BMW X1 emerged as the winners, with strong performances in road holding, steering and braking, as well as overall comfort. Developments in the electric vehicle market are…

Dutch ambassador Pieter Jan Kleiweg must prevent diplomatic row

Dutch ambassador Pieter Jan Kleiweg must prevent diplomatic row

The Ghent town crier also knows that the Dutch Ambassador has already mastered the typical Ghent party humor. The emergency services, including D'Haemers and his colleagues from the Center Fire Zone,…

Income-related traffic fines can lead to more justice

Income-related traffic fines can lead to more justice

Research does not show that people commit offenses less often thanks to the income-related fine. Committed a traffic violation can put a big dent in your wallet. But what if the height…

Calling the police in the Netherlands costs citizens extra money

Calling the police in the Netherlands costs citizens extra money

Not an emergency, but police? – 0900-8844 costs 2 cents per minute, plus the usual calling costs. An easily accessible and quickly responding police is important for safety. Of course this can…

Tender electric car at the Dutch police

Tender electric car at the Dutch police

The market is not yet developed far enough for electric passenger vans, so they will be diesels. The police are launching a tender for the basic police vehicle, both the passenger vehicle and the…

BIN becomes the eyes and ears of Antwerp taxi drivers

BIN becomes the eyes and ears of Antwerp taxi drivers

When Antwerp is sleeping, hundreds of taxis are still driving around. Last week, four new BINs were started at the district hall in Deurne. One of the new networks is the BIN…

Many speeding violations at traffic controls

Many speeding violations at traffic controls

During the checks, Report Crime Anonymous cards were also distributed with the aim of increasing the willingness to report. Last week, integrated traffic checks took place along the A4 and A7. There…

Police threaten with actions at all airports in Belgium

Police threaten with actions at all airports in Belgium

Minister Verlinden demands officers after aviation police strike notice. This concerns the airports of Zaventem, Ostend, Antwerp, Liège, Charleroi and Wevelgem. However, it is not yet clear which actions will be taken.…

It is difficult to report the loss or theft of a residence document

It is difficult to report the loss or theft of a residence document

The IND refers to the police for reporting theft/loss. Foreign residents who wish to report the loss or theft of a residence card will be contacted by all services in the Netherlands...

Drunk bus driver pulled off the road again

Drunk bus driver pulled off the road again

The bus company has provided a replacement bus driver. In recent months, there has been increasing surprise at the condition of bus drivers who are on the road with travelers every day. During the day…

Motor noise nuisance annoyance for residents

Motor noise nuisance annoyance for residents

We have already achieved a lot, but we are not there yet. One of the biggest annoyances for residents is souped-up cars and motorcycles that drive around or…

Lost everything: my driver's license, my work and my income

Lost everything: my driver's license, my work and my income

Dozens of drivers were caught early this year during a laser check on the A7 near Hoogkerk. They all drove significantly too fast and had to have their driver's license revoked immediately...