In order to emphasize the seriousness of some violations, the amount of fines for some specific traffic violations will be significantly increased in 2022. The Ministry of Justice and Security has released the rates of all traffic fines for 2022, with some rates having exploded. Editor-in-chief AutoRAI.nl Bart Oostvogels searched everything and determines that holding your smartphone while driving will cost a solid 2022 euros in 350. Until now that was 250 euros.

Driving on the left unnecessarily on the (highway) road goes from 150 to a sloppy 220 euros. Failure to give priority to a priority vehicle in 2022 will no longer be 250 but 350 euros. In the Netherlands, most traffic fines are handed out for speeding. For example, during section checks or on N-roads. Dutch drivers also regularly overlook (mobile) speed cameras.

Cyclists should also pay attention. Turning without giving a sign with the arm will cost you 100 euros. On the other hand, motorists should also be careful because by driving over or standing still on the sidewalk, the footpath, the cycle path, the bicycle / moped path or the bridleway you can save 150 euros. The same amount is used for a bicycle lane marked with a solid line.

Many drivers are not even aware that their driving behavior can be fined. Parking in a reserved disabled parking space can be expensive and reduce your salary by 410 euros. Of course you are also curious about all other rates of the traffic fines 2022. And if you want more information about your fine, you can: here justly. All stated amounts are exclusive of €9 administration costs.

Also read: More traffic fines in second quarter 2021