2023-09-20 05:56:50
Five police zones were to start using these high-tech cameras this year, announced the Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo). But it now appears that no action is being taken due to political disagreements.
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The Open VLD, among others, is on the brakes, according to the newspaper. The liberals consider that the very clear photos constitute too great an invasion of the privacy of drivers. There would also be opposition from the leadership of the federal police. Therefore, the chances are “extremely low” that such cameras will soon be suspended above the road.
However, according to the Vias traffic institute, a pilot project was successful and the privacy guarantees are sufficient. Similar cameras are already being deployed in the Netherlands.
MP Joris Vandenbroucke reacted with disappointment. “It is particularly disappointing that the Liberals are derailing a pilot project aimed at combating distracted driving,” said Mr. Vandenbroucke. He also refers to the Netherlands: “If even a pilot project cannot test what has been working perfectly in the Netherlands for two years, there is clearly political reluctance. It is obvious that everyone’s privacy must be guaranteed, but this can be done perfectly. Dutch practice demonstrates this.
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