The Event Data Recorder: A Black Box in Your Car to Enhance Road Safety
Since July 6, 2022, the Event Data Recorder (EDR), a technology often compared to the black box in airplanes, has been mandatory for all newly… Read More
Author Archives: Séverine Vandekerkove
The Evidentiary Value of Official Reports in Traffic Law: A Shift in Perspective After 14 Days
In Belgium, official reports (proces-verbaux or PVs) play a critical role in recording traffic law violations. However, their evidentiary value—their ability to establish the facts… Read More
Towards the Introduction of the “Road Homicide” Offense in the Belgian Penal Code?
Road safety remains a major concern in Belgium, especially in the case of fatal accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Currently,… Read More
New Year’s Wishes 2025 – A Message from Your Traffic Law Attorney
Dear clients, partners, and friends, As we step into this new year, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes for happiness, health, and success in… Read More
The Difference Between State of Intoxication and Alcohol at the Wheel in Belgian Police Courts
In Belgium, driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most common offenses on the roads, and the judicial authorities take this issue… Read More
Alcohol, Year-End Celebrations, and Driving Checks: A Matter of Caution and Responsibility
As a lawyer specializing in traffic law, it is important for me to remind drivers of the risks associated with alcohol consumption during the year-end… Read More
The Payment Order: Evolution, Challenges, and Issues
1. History and Legal Context Since the 1990s, the Belgian system has seen an increase in traffic violations without legal follow-up due to the… Read More
The Payment Order in Traffic Law: Understanding Its Operation and Implications
1. Introduction: What Is a Payment Order? The payment order is a legal mechanism introduced to simplify the handling of minor traffic violations in… Read More