Belgian municipalities gain direct vehicle seizure powers to curb reckless driving

Mayors of Hamme and Waasmunster can now seize vehicles directly under a new police regulation, bypassing the prosecutor's office, to address public-order threats and noisy car parades. This marks a local enforcement shift toward faster administrative action, though its broader impact remains limited to these municipalities.

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