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Penalties and Enforcement
- 1/20If a truck exceeds the legal weight limit
Overloading a truck results in fines starting at €250 for small violations and over €2,000 for major ones, depending on how much the vehicle exceeds the permitted limit.
When a truck driver uses a mobile phone
Holding or using a mobile phone while driving a truck is fined €350 and is enforced using high-seated surveillance vehicles or covert checks.
If a truck is driven without the correct licence class
Driving a heavy truck without the required license class C, C1, or CE may result in a €380 fine and further license checks.
If a truck fails brake inspection
Brake failures during inspection can lead to vehicle immobilization and fines up to €1,000 depending on severity.
When a truck runs a red light
Running a red light results in a €250 fine and is especially serious for heavy vehicles due to the high crash risk.
If a truck driver does not wear a seatbelt
Not wearing a seatbelt while operating a commercial vehicle leads to a €150 fine under Dutch traffic law.
When a truck blocks an intersection
Blocking an intersection during traffic congestion is penalized with a €240 fine for obstructing flow and safety.
If a truck has worn or illegal tires
Using tires below legal tread depth or of an illegal type leads to fines typically ranging from €220 to over €400.
When a truck leaves the scene of a crash
Fleeing an accident scene can result in criminal prosecution, high fines, and license suspension.
If emission or lighting systems are illegally modified
Modifying exhausts or lighting without approval may lead to fines up to €500 for breaching technical inspection rules.
If a truck refuses to stop for police
Refusing to comply with a police stop carries a fine starting at €750 and may result in legal proceedings.
When driving in a restricted zone during prohibited hours
Truck access during time-based restrictions is penalized with a €240 fine for each violation.
If truck insurance is expired
Driving an uninsured commercial vehicle is a major offense, with fines starting from €600 or higher.
For repeated violations of load regulations
Repeat overloading offenses may result in fines increasing with each incident, suspension of registration, or vehicle seizure.
If a heavy truck is parked in a prohibited zone
Parking a heavy vehicle where prohibited, especially in residential or school areas, results in a €100 to €150 fine.
When hazard lights aren’t used during emergencies
Failing to activate hazard lights during a breakdown or emergency stop may lead to a €100 fine.
If a driver fails to pay previous fines
Accumulated unpaid fines may trigger license suspension or enforcement action under Dutch traffic enforcement laws.
When operating a loud or poorly maintained truck
Excessive noise or poor mechanical condition can be fined €400 and above and the vehicle may be taken off the road.
After multiple major offenses by a truck driver
Repeated traffic offenses can result in suspension the court evaluates repeat behavior over time.
If a truck lacks blind spot mirrors or safety aids
Operating without required mirrors or blind spot systems can lead to a fine of up to €250 under Dutch safety laws.