Number of black traffic spots in Flemish Brabant continues to increase: "The number of traffic accidents must go down"

The number of traffic black spots in Flemish Brabant, areas notorious for frequent and severe accidents, is on the rise. Recent figures indicate the province now counts 25 such dangerous locations, marking an increase from 24 in 2024 and a significant jump from 18 in 2023.

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But it is clear that the number of dangerous locations in Flemish Brabant is increasing overall.

Regional parliament member Peter Van Rompuy of the CD&V party is calling for these hazardous points to be addressed with greater urgency. He notes that while efforts are underway to improve road safety, the pace is too slow. "The tempo must go up. We must really prioritize this in our traffic policy," Van Rompuy stated, emphasizing the need for faster action.

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That is positive, but it is going too slow.

The cabinet of Flemish Minister of Mobility Annick De Ridder confirmed the increase in black spots but highlighted ongoing efforts. Since the list's inception in 2018, over 400 points have been addressed. However, the dynamic nature of the list means new dangerous locations continually emerge, necessitating a sustained and accelerated approach to road safety improvements.

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The tempo must go up. We must really prioritize this in our traffic policy.