Speeding concerns in Tienen’s residential streets have sparked urgent calls for action from local authorities. On 2025-06-09 19:52:00, Mayor Jonathan Holslag addressed the issue of excessive vehicle speeds in the Suikerstad, highlighting the risks posed to pedestrians and residents. With many drivers ignoring the 30 km/h limits, the safety of vulnerable road users is at stake.
- Burgemeester Holslag benadrukt verkeersregels respecteren
- Meer dan helft auto’s rijdt te snel
- Negen procent rijdt harder dan 50 km/u
- Politie krijgt opdracht kordater handhaven
- Lidar-camera geplaatst voor snelheidscontrole
- Oproep aan automobilisten snelheid te beperken
Mayor Holslag reviewed recent speed monitoring data from Tienen’s traffic counters, revealing that over half of the cars exceed the zone-30 speed limit. Does this widespread speeding reflect a deeper problem with traffic enforcement or driver awareness? The mayor’s message is clear: respecting speed limits is essential to protect the community.
As concerns grow, what measures are being taken to curb dangerous driving? The following fast answer summarises the current situation and response.
Why does speeding remain so prevalent despite clear limits? This raises key questions about compliance and enforcement effectiveness in Belgian towns like Tienen. The situation highlights:
- High rates of speeding, with 9% exceeding 50 km/h and 3% over 60 km/h in zone-30 areas
- Thousands of daily serious speed violations, increasing accident risks
- Police Getevallei’s directive to intensify enforcement efforts using existing resources
- Deployment of Lidar cameras as a technological aid to detect and deter speeding
Looking ahead, sustained enforcement combined with public awareness campaigns will be crucial to ensure safer streets in Tienen. Can local drivers adapt quickly enough to make these zones truly secure? The community’s cooperation will be key to reducing speeding and protecting all road users.
