‘On the Radar’ Campaign to Issue Warning Letters From Police for Traffic Violations
‘On the Radar’ Campaign to Issue Warning Letters From Police for Traffic Violations
Not just cars, but cyclists and e-bike riders are not safe from surveillance. Starting November 1st, individuals with 4 or more violations will receive these letters from the Police.
This fall, hundreds of traffic offenders in Drenthe, Groningen, and Friesland will receive a warning letter from the police, notifying them that they will be under increased surveillance. The police in the Northern Netherlands are launching the ‘On the Radar’ campaign, following similar initiatives in other regions.
Starting November 1, notorious traffic violators—drivers aged sixteen and older, including cyclists and e-bike riders—will receive these letters.
The campaign targets individuals who have committed multiple traffic offences, with the goal of improving road safety. "The likelihood of being involved in an accident increases if you've committed multiple traffic violations," explains police spokesman Thijs de Jong.
To be included in this campaign, a driver must have been caught for four or more violations between August 1 of last year and August 1 of this year. These violations involve instances where the offender was directly stopped and fined by an officer; speed camera fines do not count. The offences range from speeding to running red lights or using a phone without a hands-free setup.
While the exact consequences for future violations under this campaign are still being finalised, possibilities include immediate fines or mandatory courses through the CBR. The police are looking at successful examples from other regions to determine how best to monitor these 581 individuals. More details are expected by the end of October.