News report | 05-01-2026 | 16:27

Traffic safety at the intersection of De Tolweg, De Baandert, and Communicatieweg in Heemskerk is being addressed. This is urgently needed because red light violations happen dangerously often and many cars also drive too fast. This greatly increases the risk of accidents. Therefore, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, two new speed cameras will be installed that monitor speed and red light violations. The municipality of Heemskerk, the police, and the Public Prosecution Service expect that drivers will adjust their behavior and the intersection will become safer.

Many residents and road users have expressed in recent years that they feel unsafe on and around this intersection. This is understandable, as research shows that hundreds of red light violations occur daily. This high number, combined with some drivers also speeding, poses great risks. This must change.

Danger for young and old

The intersection is on the route of schoolchildren and visitors to sports clubs. For example, young people cycling to the Odin ’59 football fields or to the H.T.V. Assumburg tennis club. With the current number of drivers running red lights, this poses daily danger. All visitors to the sports clubs, young and old, should be able to reach their destination safely. Therefore, it is very important for all athletes and other road users that drivers adjust their behavior.

24 hours a day

It has been proven that speed cameras have a positive effect on driving behavior and contribute to traffic safety. Behavior improves over an entire route, not just at the locations where the cameras are placed. The speed cameras were installed last month and tested during the past period. From January 6, 2026, all offenders will receive a fine. The cameras operate 24 hours a day and violations are immediately forwarded to the CJIB. After about three years, it will be assessed whether the traffic situation has improved. The Public Prosecution Service will then decide, after consultation with the police and municipality, whether enforcement with a speed camera remains necessary.