Fines for seat belt, traffic light and
drink driving offences in The Netherlands



Not using a seat belt
Reference: 59 lid 1 RVV 1990
Fine: € 90

Failing to stop at an amber traffic light
Reference: 62 jo. 68 lid 1 sub c RVV 1990
Fine: € 150

Failing to stop at a red traffic light
Fine: € 250

Drink driving

Blood
alcohol level
Breath
alcohol level
Drivers license
over 5 years
Drivers license
up to 5 years
0,22 - 0,53‰95 - 235 μG/l€ 220
0,53 - 0,80‰235 - 350 μG/l€ 250€ 250
0,80 - 1,00‰350 - 435 μG/l€ 350€ 350 + 6 months
conditional suspension
1,00 - 1,15‰435 - 500 μG/l€ 450€ 450 + 6 months
conditional suspension
1,15 - 1,30‰500 - 570 μG/l€ 550€ 550 + 6 months
conditional suspension


The data above are based on information by the Public Prosecution Service. No rights can be derived from this publication.





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