Hidden Traffic Fines Reveal Tax Evasion, Warranty Against Misuse Needed
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The government should stop raising traffic fines and reverse previous increases. Furthermore, the increases for people who do not pay the fines on time are “disproportionate.” This is stated in the frist integral evaluation of the law that makes the fines necessary.
The Scientific Research and Data Center (WODC),which examined the law after 35 years,believes that safeguards are needed to keep future increases proportionate. Several authorities have previously made similar calls. For example, the Public Prosecution Service has considered the amounts to high for years, and recently there was criticism from the CJIB, which is responsible for collecting the fines.
Yet traffic fines continued to rise sharply, against all advice. Attempts by the House of Representatives to lower the amounts came to nothing. according to the outgoing cabinet, the money is urgently needed to balance the budget.
Disguised tax
But that is not what traffic fines are intended for, the researchers write in the report published today.
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Dutch Traffic Fines and Proposed Increases
The Dutch government considered increasing traffic fines but ultimately decided against it, even after exploring less ample increases, due to budgetary constraints.
Initial plans to significantly raise fines, intended to increase revenue, were scaled back, and even moderate adjustments were abandoned because they would create deficits in the national budget. The report from the WODC (netherlands Institute for Safety and Justice) explored various options, but fiscal realities prevented their implementation. As of January 29, 2026, no increases to traffic fines have been enacted.
The Wet Mulder: Effectiveness and Compliance
The 35-year-old Wet Mulder (Mulder Law), which allows for administrative enforcement of traffic violations without immediate judicial review, is functioning effectively, according to researchers.
The Wet Mulder streamlines the process of handling traffic offenses, reducing the workload for the police, Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie - OM), and courts.It allows for the issuance of fines directly,bypassing the need for a court appearance in many cases. This system demonstrably works, with high rates of compliance and collection. A 2023 evaluation by the Ministry of Justice and Security confirmed the law’s efficiency in processing violations. Evaluation of the Wet Mulder
approximately eight million traffic fines are processed annually through this administrative system, with less than 1% resulting in formal objections. A substantial 93% of issued fines are ultimately paid, indicating a high level of public acceptance and adherence to the system. This data is consistent with annual reports published by the Central Judicial Collection Agency (Centraal Justitieel Incassobureau – CJIB). CJIB Statistics
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