On 10 February, Belgian enforcement authorities carried out a **joint inspection action targeting heavy goods vehicles and buses** along the **E40 motorway near Wetteren**. A total of **168 vehicles were checked** during the operation, which resulted in **97 detected infringements**.

The action took place in the framework of a coordinated European “Truck & Bus” control week and brought together national police, Customs and social inspection services. The European Labour Authority facilitated the involvement of inspectors from several EU Member States.

Inspection teams carried out checks covering:

- [compliance](/en/glossary/compliance "The act of obeying an order, rule, regulation or request. Compliance with a law means doing what is required to operate in the declared economy.") with driving and rest time rules;
- correct use of tachographs, including smart tachographs;
- technical roadworthiness of vehicles;
- transport documentation and load securing;
- [compliance](/en/glossary/compliance "The act of obeying an order, rule, regulation or request. Compliance with a law means doing what is required to operate in the declared economy.") with social and employment rules;
- outstanding road taxes and administrative fines.

Digital tools and access to relevant databases supported on-the-spot verification of driver documentation and professional qualifications.

**Key figures**

- **168 vehicles inspected**, **97** were found to be **non-compliant**.
- The majority of infringements concerned **driving and rest times**, **tachograph use** and **technical deficiencies.**
- **Fines issued** during the action amounted to approximately **€98,000**. Additional amounts in overdue road taxes were recovered, and several cases related to undeclared work, illegal work and posting were identified by social inspection services.
- Passenger vehicles were also checked, leading to **further administrative penalties**.

Joint inspection actions contribute to the effective enforcement of EU transport and social legislation. By strengthening cross-border cooperation and information exchange, authorities aim to ensure fair competition in the transport sector, protect drivers’ working conditions and enhance road safety across the EU.





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