In addition, there were various violations involving fatbikes: modified (6), no brakes (2). One fatbike and two mopeds were confiscated. Four people were arrested for driving under the influence. The fixed control took place between 14:30 and 18:00 at the Oosttangent and the dynamic control between 19:00 and 21:45 in and around Heerhugowaard. Both controls were carried out by officers from the basic teams Hoorn, Alkmaar, Den Helder, and the traffic team North Holland. The Enforcement team from the municipality of Dijk en Waard also joined.
Holding a phone while driving?
Holding a phone on a bicycle: 10. Phone on a moped: 1. Holding a phone in a car: 11. This is not allowed. Why? In traffic, you already have enough to pay attention to. A phone causes distractions in traffic, and we often see that distractions lead to accidents. If you look away from the road for just one minute on the highway, you can quickly travel 1.6 kilometers without seeing the road. A significant distance that you are effectively driving blind. Results from the controls:
Make sure your lighting is in order!
Bicycle lighting: 33 times not in order. Complying with the regulations regarding bicycle lighting is important for the safety of both the cyclist and other road users. A well-visible bicycle significantly reduces the risk of accidents, especially during the dark autumn and winter months. Therefore, the police will conduct such actions more frequently in the coming weeks and months. So make sure your lighting is in order.
Did you know?
- Lighting is not so much for your own visibility but primarily so that motorists can see you?
- Young people and young adults are proportionally less likely to have lights on than older people?
- The rear light is the most important? Because you cannot see the traffic approaching from behind.
- 5% of cyclists have had an accident in the dark?
- 15% have nearly been hit while cycling in the dark
- 80% of cyclists have fixed lights in front and back?
- 37% of cyclists report that loose lights do not work well?
- 36% of cyclists do not know how to repair a broken bike light themselves?
Results of the control:
- Bicycle lighting: 33
- Mirror moped: 1
- Holding phone on bicycle: 10
- Phone on moped: 1
- Holding phone in car: 11
- Not showing drivers license: 1
- No rear light on car: 1
- Driving without a license on moped: 2
- Exceeding maximum speed: 5
- Modified fatbike: 6
- No brakes on fatbike: 2
- No light on moped: 5
- Driving on bicycle path with a car: 1
- Not the correct lane for moped/bicycle path: 2
- Not wearing seatbelt: 8
- Sharp parts on vehicle: 1
- Ignoring red light: 1
- Position on the road: 2
- Not showing registration certificate (green plate): 1
- PV following sound measurement: 3
- Driving without a license: 3
- Violation step/fatbikes: 3
- Limiter: 1
- Speed violation: 1
- Load securing: 2
- More lighting than allowed: 1
- Breakaway brake system: 1
- ID law: 1
- Not showing drivers license: 4
- License plate not visible: 1
- Auxiliary coupling: 3
- Slippery tire: 3
- Exhaust not gas-tight: 1
- Lighting: 1
- Child in front without seat: 1
- Exceeding noise + WOK: 2*
- WOK notification moped: 2*
* A WOK notification, which stands for Waiting for Inspection, is a driving ban that the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) imposes on a vehicle because it is no longer safe to drive on public roads.
Arrests:
- Driving under the influence (article 8): 4
Warnings:
- Not showing identification / driving without bicycle light: 1
- Riding on a scooter: 1
Confiscation:
- Fatbike: 1
- Moped: 2
Other traffic enforcement and controls:
- Taxi control: 5 (no violations).
- Drug test taken taxi: 3 (no violations).
- Breath test taken taxi: 4 (no violations).
- Unauthorized use of taxi pass: 1
Traffic safety as a priority
The police emphasize that these controls are important for traffic safety. Disturbances caused by modified fatbikes, the use of mobile phones, cycling without lights, and driving under the influence are taken seriously.
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