Amount of traffic fines in 2024: This common violation is increasing the fastest

Traffic fines have become more expensive since March 1st. We are looking for the ticket whose price has increased the most in percentage terms.

It is not the first time that fines have become more expensive. The amounts you have to pay for a traffic violation were also significantly higher last year.

Traffic fines are on average 10 percent more expensive

On average, speeding fines are 10 percent more expensive. The increase in traffic fines is partly due to an annual inflation adjustment.

Due to the increase in fines, the price for running a red light will increase from 280 to 300 euros. Driving without a seat belt becomes 20 euros more expensive and now costs 180 euros. If you hold onto your cell phone while driving, you will lose 40 euros more if you get caught. You will receive a fine of 420 euros. This is a notable increase since prosecutors said last year they wanted to reduce that fine. Instead of a 30 percent reduction, the fine will be increased by more than 10 percent.

Parking in a disabled parking space without a permit cost 440 euros and now costs 490 euros. This fine increases in price the fastest. All fine prices do not include administration costs. These amount to 9 euros per fine.

This minor violation increases the price the most in percentage terms

The traffic fine for which the price increases the most in percentage terms is the fine for running a red light. Although this is a common occurrence in the Netherlands, the violation can pose great dangers. The fine is now 90 euros and was previously 80 euros. The price increases by 12.5 percent.