Belgium: Police Seize Vehicles After Street Racing and Stunt Driving Incidents in Genk

Belgian police in Genk took decisive action over the weekend, removing three vehicles from circulation due to illegal street racing and dangerous stunt driving. The crackdown followed persistent complaints about reckless behavior in the Thor Park area and surrounding roads.

On Friday night, police intercepted two drivers, aged 24 and 25, who were reportedly racing each other near Thor Park. Their vehicles reached speeds of up to 130 km/h in a zone with a strict 70 km/h limit. Both drivers, from Dilsen-Stokkem and Maasmechelen respectively, had traveled to the location specifically for the race. Following consultation with the public prosecutor's office, their driving licenses were suspended for 15 days. Their vehicles were seized and towed, incurring significant fines that could reach 625 euros, in addition to a base penalty of 250 euros plus daily storage fees.

Both drivers face charges for their dangerous conduct and will appear before the police court. A third driver, who was not participating in the race but was observed driving at excessive speeds, also received a citation. The following evening, police again intervened against dangerous driving, stopping a motorcyclist on Europalaan for performing multiple wheelies. This stunt riding was deemed a hazard to other road users, and the motorcycle was temporarily confiscated.