Offences by degree
Offences on traffic rules and vehicle registration regulations are classified into 4 degrees. The higher the degree, the harsher the penalty.
The Royal Decree of 30 September 2005 determines the degree of violation of the provisions in the following regulations:
- The Royal Decree of 1 December 1975 containing general regulations on the police of road traffic and the use of the public road (traffic regulations);
- The Royal Decree of 8 January 1996 regulating the registration of commercial plates for motor vehicles and trailers;
- The Royal Decree of 20 July 2001 on the registration of vehicles.
Offences on provisions to which no degree has been assigned are first-degree offences.
| Degree of offence | First degree | Second degree | Third degree | Fourth degree |
| Municipal administrative penalty | € 58 | € 116 | - | - |
| Immediate collection 1 | € 58 | € 116 | € 174 | € 473 2 |
| Amicable settlement | € 85 | € 160 | € 235 | - |
| Order to pay 3 | € 115 | € 216 | € 317 | - |
| Fine 4 | €80 to €2000 | € 160 to € 2000 | € 240 to € 4000 | € 320 to € 4000 |
| Forfeiture of the right to steer | - | 8 days to 5 years (possible) | 8 days to 5 years (possible) 5 | 8 days to 5 years (mandatory) |
1 Excluding administrative surcharge of €10.02 (2023).
2 Not possible for persons with residence or permanent domicile in Belgium. In principle, summonses are always issued.
3 Amount of the amicable settlement increased by 35%.
4 Excluding court costs and additional expenses.
5 Mandatory if the guilty party has held the B driving licence for less than two years. See Law of 16 March 1968, art. 38, § 5.