Dutch traffic fines will climb again from January 1, 2027, after the cabinet confirmed that an inflation-linked price hike of around 2.7% is on the table.
The move, first reported by De Telegraaf and confirmed by insiders to NOS, means that the cost of almost every traffic offence in the Netherlands will shoot upwards at the start of next year.
Of course, this is despite mounting criticism from judges, prosecutors, politicians… and a solid chunk of motorists.
How much are the upcoming Dutch traffic fines?
Based on the current 2026 rates published by the ANWB and the 2.7% price hike, here’s a rough estimate of what some of the costs you may face next year:
| Offence | 2026 rates | Projected 2027 rates |
|---|---|---|
| Phone in hand while driving | €440 | ~€452 |
| Running a red light | €320 | ~€329 |
| Tailgating (up to 80 km/h) | €380 | ~€390 |
| Wrong overtaking | €320 | ~€329 |
| Blocking a junction | €320 | ~€329 |
| Not wearing a seatbelt | €190 | ~€195 |
| Speeding 10-30 km/h over (in town) | €95-€446 | ~€98-~€458 |
| Parking in a disabled bay | €400 | ~€411 |
If you’re a cyclist, you aren’t going to be spared, either. You can already be fined for everything from running a red light to holding your phone, and those amounts will all be subject to the same 2.7% increase.
Why is the cabinet doing this?
Sadly, it all comes down to money.
Traffic fines brought in roughly €1 billion for the Dutch government last year, and that figure is expected to rise by tens of millions more when corrected for inflation.
Was there any opposition? Well, a motion put forward in the Tweede Kamer by SP member Van Nispen (which called for a freeze on fine indexing until the wider penalties system is brought back into balance) was rejected.
And, if it weren’t already, the Rijksoverheid’s formal response made it crystal clear that the government sees no room to act on it.
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