Belgium will enforce zero alcohol tolerance for all novice drivers by twenty twenty-seven. Legal alcohol limit drops significantly for those licensed less than three years.
Transport Minister Jean-Luc Crucke announced changes before National Road Safety Conference.
Recent safety barometer shows traffic deaths rose six percent in six months. Valon Region experiences negative trend, fatalities increased from ninety-one to one hundred ten.
Flemish deaths decreased slightly, and Brussels saw significant life-saving improvements this year. Crucke emphasizes experience gaps, noting young drivers’ accident risk nearly doubles older peers.