Sint-Niklaas (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): After renovating Sint-Niklaas market square new traffic rules were implemented to improve safety and flow including a one-way system enforced by police using cameras to catch violators.
After the market square in Sint-Niklaas was redone they changed the traffic rules to make it safer and smoother. Now cars can’t drive straight from the Grote Markt to Parklaan. There’s a new one-way system where drivers can only go from Parklaan to the Grote Markt. The direct path between the two areas is closed for regular traffic. Some vehicles like buses, bikes, taxis and construction trucks can still move through the area. Buses keep running their routes, cyclists can ride through, taxis are allowed for work and construction vehicles can reach their sites. These rules help keep pedestrians safe and make traffic flow better in the new market square.
What measures is the police in Sint-Niklaas taking to enforce traffic rules more effectively?
In response to many people ignoring traffic signs and complaints from locals the police in Sint-Niklaas are now using camera images to enforce traffic rules more strictly. This move comes after seeing a lot of violations of the new one-way system and other restrictions in place. The cameras help catch those breaking the rules making sure everyone follows the traffic regulations for safety and order on the roads. The police gave fines to 120 drivers who didn’t follow the rules. They were breaking the law by driving from Grote Markt to Parklaan or going straight to Kokkelbeekstraat. Even with clear signs many drivers kept breaking these rules. That’s why the police are cracking down to make sure everyone follows the rules.
The police are saying that driving straight to Parklaan is risky so they made new rules. They mentioned that there are clear signs on both sides of the road to show drivers the restrictions addressing worries about not enough signage. The police are saying that the signs are easy to see and they want drivers to be careful and follow the rules. By watching the signs and driving safely drivers can stay out of trouble and help make the roads safer for everyone.
