Oss cracks down on illegal off-roading with fines and penalty payments
Residents of Oss face growing risks from illegal off-roaders damaging nature and endangering wildlife. The municipality now imposes fines and escalating penalty payments to curb the nuisance, protecting both people and the environment.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Herperduin, Oss (Noord-Brabant) |
| Offense | Illegal off-roading |
| Penalty | Fine + order subject to penalty payment (increasing per new offense) |
| Collaboration | Municipality of Oss, Samen Sterk in Brabant (SSiB), police, province |
| Enforcement Officers | Green BOA (Special Investigation Officer) |
| Impact on Wildlife | Roe deer flee, risking road accidents or injuries |
The municipality of Oss is responsible for maintaining public safety and protecting local nature reserves. By enforcing administrative measures, it aims to reduce illegal activities that disrupt communities and ecosystems. Samen Sterk in Brabant (SSiB) supports these efforts through coordinated supervision.
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Oss takes action against illegal off-roaders with administrative measures
Illegal off-roaders endanger walkers and riders. They damage nature and disrupt wildlife. For example, roe deer flee due to the noise, running onto roads or breaking their legs.
At the beginning of this year, an illegal off-roader was caught in Herperduin in Oss. The man not only received a fine but was also issued an order subject to a penalty payment. This means he must pay an increasing amount for each new offence. The municipality of Oss aims to curb the nuisance caused by illegal off-roaders with this new administrative measure, in collaboration with Samen Sterk in Brabant (SSiB). SSiB, together with our own green BOA (Special Investigation Officer), ensures supervision and enforcement in the rural areas. This is a collaboration involving environmental services, municipalities, police, and the province of North Brabant.