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Feb 12, 2025
Simone Jacobs

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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training. Read more

Automated cameras that detect when drivers are using their mobile phones while behind the wheel will be rolled out across the Netherlands in April. 

Dutch traffic cameras to catch drivers on mobile phones

The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has purchased 50 special traffic cameras that automatically detect when drivers have their phones in their hands while controlling their cars. These cameras will make it easier to catch anyone disobeying the traffic rule prohibiting phone use while driving, which has been in place since 2019.

160.000 traffic fines for using a smartphone while driving were issued in 2024. "I expect the number to increase significantly. Because we see that this violation is committed very often," Chief Prosecutor of the Public Prosecution Service Liesbeth Schuijer told NOS. The cameras will also be able to run 24 hours a day without supervision from a police officer.

75 percent of drivers use their phones behind the wheel

According to the Public Prosecution Service, 75 percent of drivers in the Netherlands use their phones while behind the wheel. One in three fatal accidents is caused by motorists distracted by phones - the other two are caused by speeding and driving under the influence.

While police have already been using other traffic cameras that help identify when drivers are holding their phones while on the road, they have to be operated by an officer which puts a strain on the limited number of workers. The new devices automatically forward the images of the offence to the Central Judicial Collection Agency where an employee checks its validity. A traffic fine for driving while using a mobile phone is 430 euros. 

In the coming weeks, the special traffic cameras will be tested and are expected to be officially rolled out and issuing fines from April. 

By Simone Jacobs