Wetteren (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The East Flemish traffic police check vehicles in Wetteren to ensure safety and fair work. Chief Commissioner Kristian Popelier leads this. Driver Ben from Ternat feels checks are too frequent.
Every year, the East Flemish traffic police check heavy and passenger transport vehicles. They want to make sure everyone follows the rules. These checks happen in Wetteren, a busy area with many roads. Officials mentioned that this location helps the police see a lot of vehicles at once.
The police check if drivers have the right documents and if they are sober. They mentioned that this is important for safety on the roads. They also look at the work conditions for drivers. They check for illegal work and make sure drivers get fair pay.
Wetteren is a junction of the various traffic routes in our country, which is why we strategically chose that location,
says Chief Commissioner Kristian Popelier.
What are the results of the East Flanders transport checks?
The inspection checks vehicles and their cargo carefully. Police officers look at brakes, lights, and tyres to ensure trucks are safe for the road. They also use scanners to check the cargo. These scanners make sure loads are secure and do not exceed weight limits. Police mentioned that overloaded trucks can cause serious accidents.
The East Flemish traffic police want to keep everyone safe on the roads. They work hard to ensure that all transport companies follow the rules. They said their efforts help reduce risks and improve working conditions for drivers. This way, everyone can travel safely.
We check all regulations which means we check whether the driver is in order with all the documents, whether he is professionally competent and not driving under the influence,
says Popelier.
Every day, many drivers are checked by the East Flemish police. This is part of a large traffic control operation. They check documents, vehicle safety, and labour laws. One driver named Ben from Ternat has already been inspected. He thinks these checks are important. They help stop illegal work and make the transport industry fair.
The checks are necessary, but I have been stopped a lot lately.
Ben says.
Ben believes all companies should follow the same rules. He feels the inspections are too frequent. In 8 weeks, he has been stopped 3 times. He tries to follow all the rules, but small mistakes can happen. This makes the checks stressful for him.
The big operation will finish today February 20, 2025, but the police will share the results tomorrow February 21, 2025. Officials mentioned that these results would show how many rules were broken and what issues were found. They will also say what actions will be taken against drivers or companies that did not follow the rules.
By sharing this information, the police want to show how important these checks are. They are serious about enforcing transport rules. The results may also warn companies and drivers who do not follow the law and encourage them to follow safety and worker rules better in the future.
These checks are necessary to combat illegal work and for fair competition,
Ben says.
