bekeuring

Bekeuring is a penalty issued by public authorities for violations of laws or regulations, most commonly in the Dutch-speaking regions of the Netherlands and Belgium. It is most often encountered in road traffic enforcement but can also apply to municipal rules and other administrative norms. A bekeuring can be issued on the spot by a police officer or later by mail after observation by an officer, a traffic warden, or an automated device such as a speed camera.

There are two main forms of bekeuring. The on-the-spot bekeuring is handed to the offender at the time of the violation. The administrative bekeuring is sent by post and may include an option for a fixed-sum settlement (often referred to as a transaction) that allows payment without court proceedings. The exact offences and fines vary by jurisdiction and regulatory framework.

Abeekuring notice typically contains the stated offence, the amount due, the payment deadline, and instructions for paying or contesting. The recipient may pay the fine, request a correction if there is an error, or file an objection within the designated period. If the objection is not granted or not filed, the case may proceed to a court or be handled by the relevant administrative authority.

Consequences of non-payment or non-contest can include additional costs, collection actions, and potential enforcement measures. For those who believe the bekeuring is unjust, there are formal avenues to challenge the penalty, up to and including court proceedings.

See also: traffic violation, fine, bylaw, objection (bezwaar), penal enforcement.