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260. Traffic enforcement camera
A traffic enforcement camera is an automated or remotely operated camera system used to detect traffic violations. Depending on the system, cameras may measure speed, detect vehicles passing a red light, read number plates or monitor other prohibited behaviour. Some cameras measure a vehicle at one specific location, while systems such as section control measure average speed over a longer distance. The types of cameras used, offences they can detect and enforcement procedures vary between countries.
Are traffic enforcement cameras used in Belgium?
Yes. Belgium uses different types of traffic enforcement cameras, including speed cameras, red-light cameras, section-control systems and cameras for certain other traffic offences.
🔗 politie.be • Local Police Rode, fixed-camera speed and red-light enforcement
🔗 vlaanderen.be • Flemish Government, section-control operation
What do fixed speed cameras detect in Belgium?
A fixed speed camera measures speed at a particular point to enforce the speed limit. This differs from section control, which measures average speed over a longer road section.
🔗 vias.be • Vias Institute, original research briefing comparing fixed cameras and section control
🔗 vlaanderen.be • Flemish Government, average-speed section control
What do red-light cameras detect in Belgium?
Some fixed red-light cameras also record speeding. Police Zone Rode has published results showing both types of offence from its fixed red-light camera. Do not assume a camera at a junction checks only whether the light is red.
🔗 politie.be • Local Police Rode, fixed-camera speed and red-light enforcement
🔗 vlaanderen.be • Flemish Government, section-control operation

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