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  • Enhanced penalties for using cell phon while driving and for drinking and driving

    Enhanced penalties

    Since February 14, 2026, throughout the Kingdom, the legislator has strengthened the penalties for the use of mobile phones while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • Screenshot arnaque itsme 01

    Scam ITSME (Source : FB page "Zone de Police du Tournaisis")

    ITSME is a two-factor authentication application that allows the population to connect to the websites and services of the Belgian Federal and Regional Administrations and Agencies.

    For some time now, hackers have been creating a new "phishing" scam.

    Find below the article published by the Tournaisis Police Zone which analyzes this scam and gives you some advice.
  • Carte reorganisation Proximites MonsQuevy 2025
    ZP Mons-Quévy

    Reorganisation of the "Community Police" services of the Mons-Quévy Police Zone

    The Mons-Quévy Police Zone announces on its website and social networks a reorganisation of the " Community Police " services.

    For your information, the SHAPE Federal Police relays this reorganization.

  • Scam BIPT(*) - Police

    As part of its fight against cybercrime, the TOURNAISIS Police Zone informs you of a new modus operandi .

    (*) BIPT(IBPT in French) is the Belgian Institute for Post adn Telephone.
  • person riding an e-scooter

    Riding with an e-scooter

    In recent years, alternative modes of transport (also known as "new mobility devices"), which are more environmentally friendly and sometimes faster than traditional modes of transport, have been increasingly present on our streets.

    The queen of these new modes of transport? The electric scooter!

    It is attracting more and more followers but is not without risks...

    Source: Police Zone Wavre (Walloon Brabant, BE)
  • Security for pedestrian

    Road safety: pedestrian movements

    Author of the original article: Police Commissioner Olivier QUISQUATER
    Original article publication date: 14.04.2026 10:21

     

    Winter is behind us. The desire to go for a walk will bring more motorcyclists, cyclists, but also pedestrians to our country roads. And speaking of the latter, it is an opportunity to remind people of the right way to walk safely outside the cities, because in the countryside, we do not always have a sidewalk for pedestrians.
  • Marathon de la vitesse - speeding marathon

    Speed Marathon – Reinforced controls for 24 hours

    From Wednesday 15 April (6 a.m.) to Thursday 16 April at the same time, a new marathon of speed checks will take place. For 24 hours, the Federal Traffic Police and a large number of Local Police zones will strengthen their controls. As always, drivers in violation may be flashed by automatic fixed speed cameras or by mobile speed cameras in the presence of police officers.
  • SFP Battenburg Veh 01

    New SHAPE Federal Police vehicle

    A colourful vehicle!
  • Traffic check

    Operation to fight distracted driving

    On Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2026, reinforced police checks took place to combat distracted driving.
  • controle vitesse - sppeding check

    Speeding marathon - Autumn 2025

    A new "speed marathon" begins this Thursday morning, for a period of 24 hours, the federal police announced. From 06:00 on Thursday until Friday morning, mobile patrols and fixed speed cameras will be on the lookout throughout the country.

    Source : Belga