Traffic violations increase in South Holland regions

Traffic enforcement data reveals a significant rise in recorded violations across parts of South Holland. In the Goeree-Overflakkee region, registered offenses reached 27,672 between January and August 2026, an increase of 3,831 compared to the previous year.

Nationally, speeding remains the most frequent violation, accounting for 94 percent of all flash fines. However, running red lights saw the sharpest growth, with a 39 percent increase in recorded incidents. South Holland is a major contributor to this trend, accounting for over 40 percent of all red-light violations in the Netherlands.

On the N206 near Noordwijkerhout, a specialized focus camera designed to detect mobile phone use issued 1,286 fines during its first two months of operation on the eastern side of the road. Other local enforcement locations, such as the Gooweg and Beeklaan, also reported high volumes of speeding fines.