Hard Shoulder: A Dangerous Illusion
When your car breaks down on the motorway, the first instinct is often to pull over onto the hard shoulder. Yet this is… Read More
Author Archives: Séverine Vandekerkove
🚦 Stopping on the cycle lane at a red light: a harmless habit… or a real offence?
Many drivers think they’re doing nothing wrong when they stop “a little further ahead” at a red light — sometimes right on the… Read More
🚗 This new lidar flashes at 30 km/h in a 50 zone: what’s going on?
Since the beginning of the week, a new lidar speed camera installed in Tournai has been causing quite a stir.Many… Read More
Antwerp Police Court: 18-Month Suspended Sentence and Three-Year Driving Ban After Fatal Accident in Kapellen
The Antwerp Police Court delivered a highly discussed judgment on 28 October 2025, following a fatal road accident that occurred in Kapellen last… Read More
🌨️ Summer, Winter or All-Season Tyres: Which Ones Keep You Safe (and Fine-Free)?
❄️ 1. Safety Comes First Changing your tyres isn’t just about comfort — it’s about safety and sometimes legal responsibility. Every… Read More
🚔 Caught Driving Under the Influence: Can the Police Really Show Up at Your Home?
Several drivers in Wallonia have reported a rather surprising experience:a few days after testing positive for alcohol or drugs during… Read More
🚗 Safe Following Distances Between Vehicles in Belgium: What You Need to Know
In Belgium, as in most European countries, keeping a safe distance between vehicles is not only a legal obligation but also a crucial… Read More
25 Years at the Bar: A Quarter of a Century of Commitment to Law and Clients
On September 1st, 2000, I took the lawyer’s oath: “I swear loyalty to the King, obedience to the… Read More