Throughout 2024, over half a million fewer traffic fines were issued compared to 2023. The decrease is evident across all traditional traffic violations, such as speeding, running a red light, and illegal parking. However, the number of fines for ignoring an entry ban actually increased last year.
The total number of violations under the Administrative Enforcement of Traffic Regulations Act (Wahv), the so-called Mulder fines, amounted to 7,913,692. In 2023, nearly 8.5 million Wahv decisions were issued (8,463,917).
The majority of violations were detected for speeding: nearly 6 million in 2024 (5,969,817, down from 6,546,450 in 2023). Parking violations (2024: 465,819, down from 473,539 in 2023), running red lights (2024: 214,962, down from 233,512 in 2023), and handheld phone use (2024: 165,408, down from 198,841 in 2023) are also significant categories. In 2025, enforcement on holding a phone will be intensified with the OMs focus on flash units.
The rise in cases for ignoring an entry ban was visible throughout the year. This particularly concerns violations of traffic sign C12, often used to indicate entry bans in car-free city centers or environmental zones. The number of violations rose from about 147 thousand to nearly 300 thousand.
The decrease in detected violations can partly be attributed to the fact that the fixed speed cameras are being replaced, causing them to be temporarily turned off. Additionally, two trajectory control systems have been permanently turned off. In some locations, thousands more decisions have been issued, such as in Amsterdam where a pilot has been conducted to enforce 30 km/h speed limits. Furthermore, enforcement during roadwork has led to a significant increase in cases.
Additionally, the number of decisions following police stops has decreased. This may be due to a shift in traffic enforcement priorities towards more serious offenses, such as driving under the influence, large-scale deployment of police officers, and collective actions by police officers.