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Council of State Rejects Government Plan to Raise Traffic Fines to 328 Euros
The Council of State has rejected the government's plan to increase traffic fines, including those for failing to yield right-of-way, which would have reached 328 euros starting January 1, 2027. Justice Minister David van Weel (VVD) intended to index these penalties to inflation, but the legal cabinet advisor demanded better justification and struck down the proposal.
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