Major traffic operation in Waalwijk leads to arrests and hefty fines
A large-scale traffic control in Waalwijk yesterday resulted in three arrests and numerous fines for violations like drunk driving, illegal phone use, and unsafe vehicles. Over €20,000 in outstanding debts was also recovered, highlighting the impact of strict enforcement on road safety and compliance.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Prof. Lorentzweg, Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant |
| Date & Time | March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Agencies Involved | Municipality, Police, Tax and Customs Administration, Customs, RDW |
| Arrests | 3 (all for driving under the influence of drugs) |
| Traffic Tickets Issued | 23 (including DUI, no ID, mobile phone use, seatbelt violations, etc.) |
| Seized Items | 14 grams of cannabis, 1 vehicle (rental, unlicensed driver), 1 other vehicle |
| Outstanding Debts Recovered | Over €20,000 paid on-site |
| Additional Assessments | Misuse of grower’s plants, foreign license plates, cargo area passengers |
The municipality of Waalwijk, in collaboration with national agencies like the police and Tax and Customs Administration, conducts traffic controls to ensure road safety and compliance with regulations. These operations aim to reduce violations, recover debts, and deter criminal activity related to vehicle use.
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Comprehensive traffic control yields three suspects
A comprehensive traffic control operation in Waalwijk on Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 2026, revealed a significant number of violations. Three suspects were also arrested.
The comprehensive traffic control was conducted on Prof. Lorentzweg by the municipality, police, Tax and Customs Administration, Customs, and the RDW (Dutch Vehicle Authority) and lasted from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The police identified the following violations:
- 3 traffic tickets for driving under the influence (Article 8)
- 3 traffic tickets for failing to present ID proof
- 2 traffic tickets for failing to present a driver’s license
- 2 traffic tickets for using a mobile phone while driving
- 2 traffic tickets for not wearing a seatbelt
- 2 traffic tickets for driving with protruding parts
- 2 traffic tickets for driving with insufficient tire tread
- 1 traffic ticket for using excessive lighting
- 1 traffic ticket for improperly connected breakaway brake system
- 1 traffic ticket for transporting more passengers than available seatbelts
- 1 traffic ticket for ignoring a stop signal
- 1 traffic ticket for driving with a declared invalid driver’s license
- 1 traffic ticket for driving without a driver’s license
- 1 traffic ticket for driving with an expired driver’s license
- 1 traffic ticket for driving without reflectors on the vehicle
- 1 traffic ticket for non-functioning brake lights
- 1 traffic ticket for speeding 31 km/h in a construction zone
- 1 traffic ticket for driving with excessively tinted windows
- 1 traffic ticket for driving with a broken headlight
- 14 grams of cannabis seized
The three individuals who were driving under the influence of drugs (Article 8) were all arrested, after which a blood test was administered. They were also issued a 24-hour driving ban. One of the suspects, a 28-year-old man from Rosmalen, was found to be driving a vehicle without a license for the third time. His rental vehicle was also seized.
Tax and Customs Administration
As the Tax and Customs Administration was also present, checks were conducted for outstanding debts or additional assessments. More than €20,000 in outstanding debts was paid on-site. One vehicle was seized, and additional assessments were issued multiple times for misuse of grower’s plants, improper use of foreign license plates, and transporting passengers in the cargo area.