Belgian police data reveals worrying lack of safety awareness

Belgium’s authorities have released data showing a worrying lack of basic vehicular safety awareness amongst the country’s parents. The data shows that the police recorded 83,736 instances of children being in vehicles without wearing a seatbelt or appropriate safety restraint. Meanwhile the police also reported 2,961 instances of children being in vehicles without seating suitable to their stature. The Belgian authorities have increased the cost of the fine imposed for offenders from just €50 to €165, in a
December 2, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Belgium’s authorities have released data showing a worrying lack of basic vehicular safety awareness amongst the country’s parents. The data shows that the police recorded 83,736 instances of children being in vehicles without wearing a seatbelt or appropriate safety restraint. Meanwhile the police also reported 2,961 instances of children being in vehicles without seating suitable to their stature. The Belgian authorities have increased the cost of the fine imposed for offenders from just €50 to €165, in a bid to force parents to take better care of their offspring. Belgium’s record on road safety is poor in comparison with neighbouring countries such as France and the Netherlands.

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