And if in the future you get a the text that tells you that you have been stitched ? Would that make you slow down? In any case, that’s what the Vias Institute in Belgium thinks. In an interview with the dailies of the Sud Presse group, its spokesman, Benoit Godard, said that he was working on creating such an initiative. In this way, it will warn offenders, for example, about the installation of a new speed camera, and thus avoid multiple offences. This announcement follows a story that appeared in the Belgian press in recent days. A family that did not pay attention to the installation of a new radar on their usual route flashed more than 70 times. Thus, the administration demands a fine of more than 6,000 euros!

More speed

Sending a text message, according to Mr. Godard, will avoid such situations. In effect, the offender will be informed about his “mistake” much faster than now by mail. Today, it can sometimes take weeks or even months before a police report arrives in the mailbox. This is the time during which the driver could multiply the offense if, being distracted – as in the story above – he did not notice the placement of a new speed camera. However, it will not happen instantly. UA 24-hour delay is required to report the violation to the policeand can then notify the appropriate driver.

The goal is to change behaviorand raise awareness among drivers. But also to dispel the notion that speed cameras only exist to bring money into the public coffers, as is often the case, something Vias is well aware of.

Complex implementation

If we allow everyone to judge the relevance of such an event, it is not ready to go into effect quickly. First, because the Belgian institutional mille-feuille is likely to delay its possible implementation. But also because it will be necessary to solve several problems, including relationships to protect privacy. Because for such a system to work, it is necessary that the license plate be tied to the mobile number of its owner. Or at least that the police have these details and can use them for these purposes. On the other hand, what happens to company vehicles (many in Belgium), vehicles registered abroad, company cars shared by several employees, shared cars, etc.? In a word, not tomorrow you will be notified by SMS about a fine for speeding!