Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The local police confiscated a vehicle that served as the transportation for an unlicensed taxi operation in Mechelen.
Law enforcement in Mechelen confiscated an illegal taxi vehicle near Liersesteenweg during early Sunday morning. The ANPR system detected the number plate of the car, which resulted in a patrol team conducting a stop and examination at Kadodderstraat. The driver operated without presenting an essential medical certificate that taxi drivers must possess and also admitted to transporting customers beyond his authorised cab services.
The vehicle detection by the ANPR camera at 1 am triggered police to find the vehicle at Kadodderstraat transporting a rear-seat passenger. The driver found the passenger at the emergency department waiting for a taxi before offering him a ride. Officers stopped the vehicle on Antwerpsesteenweg, where they confirmed that the driver’s medical certificate had expired in March 2024.
Why are non-resident drivers a persistent problem in Belgium?
The latest research shows that non-resident drivers usually avoid getting penalised. The present circumstances show that authorities seldom apply penalties against people who drive across borders to violate traffic rules.
The European population widely supports traffic law enforcement activities.
Results from a poll indicate that 70% of European drivers specifically support stronger traffic law enforcement (Ewers 2004). All taxi drivers employed should abide by the sign the house rules, which define the zero-tolerance policy against alcohol and drugs.
