Dutch traffic fines rise again due to €30 million budget shortfall, minister says
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Summary
Dutch traffic fines are increasing again due to budget shortfalls. Justice Minister David van Weel (VVD) states that without the increase, his ministry would face a €30 million annual deficit, which would come at the expense of police and the Mobile Unit (ME). The minister acknowledges a 'disbalance' between traffic fines and fines for offenses like assault, but attributes this to additional increases on top of inflation adjustments. Examples include €130 for illegal parking, up to €500 for parking in disabled spots, and over €450 for phone use while driving.
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Als Van Weel de boetes niet laat oplopen, dan komt hij jaarlijks ongeveer 30 miljoen euro tekort op zijn begroting
De minister erkent wel dat er een 'disbalans' zit tussen verkeersboetes en boetes voor bijvoorbeeld mishandeling
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