Police caught nearly 20 people ignoring red lights in Mechelen.
Police in Mechelen and Antwerp, Belgium, stopped drivers ignoring red lights. They are using new methods to discourage this behavior. The goal is to improve road safety.
In Mechelen, police stopped almost 20 drivers for running red lights in a short time. Antwerp is now giving immediate violation notices instead of just fines. This change is meant to stop drivers from breaking the rules. Both cities are concerned about dangerous driving. Authorities are looking into why drivers were ignoring the lights.
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Highlights
Mechelen: 20 Drivers Cited
Police stopped nearly 20 drivers for ignoring red lights in Mechelen.
Antwerp: Immediate Notices
Antwerp police will issue violation notices instead of fines for red light runners.
Focus on Road Safety
Both cities aim to improve road safety through enforcement.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are investigating the reasons for the violations.
Stricter Enforcement Approach
Police are emphasizing a stricter approach to deter reckless driving.