The decision to remove over 70 speed cameras, or trajectcontroles, across Flanders has sparked intense debate, especially in Limburg. As of 2025-07-04 19:39:00, the announcement has raised concerns about road safety and government priorities in the region.
- Meer dan 25% trajectcontroles geschrapt in Limburg
- Voormalig minister noemt schrapping puur populisme
- Vooruit noemt schrapping van 70 trajectcontroles vreemd
- Burgemeester vreest doden door schrapping controles
- Groen hekelt gebrek aan verkeersveiligheid prioriteit
- 22 geplande trajectcontroles in Limburg geschrapt
More than one in four of these cancelled speed controls are located in Limburg, a province already grappling with traffic safety issues. Former ministers and local officials have voiced frustration, calling the move “pure populism” and warning that it could lead to more accidents.
With public safety at stake, how will the Flemish government justify this controversial cut? And what message does it send about traffic enforcement in Limburg? The answers are becoming clearer as reactions pour in.
Is this reduction in speed cameras a step backward for traffic safety? Critics argue it is, highlighting several key points:
- Local officials, including Tongeren-Borgloon’s mayor Feytons, warn that removing controls risks more fatalities.
- Former ministers label the decision as political populism rather than a safety-driven choice.
- Opposition parties like Vooruit call the cut a “strange signal” undermining road safety efforts.
- Environmental party Groen stresses that traffic safety seems low on the Flemish government’s agenda.
As the debate continues, citizens and policymakers must ask: how can road safety be ensured without adequate monitoring? It is crucial for the Flemish government to reconsider or provide clear alternatives to protect drivers and pedestrians alike.
