More and more transport companies are getting involved with Weigh in Motion in Belgium. These intelligent weighing systems monitor vehicles while driving.
The Belgian government is expanding Weigh in Motion (WIM) controls. WIM systems have already been installed at 10 locations in Flanders. By using the WIM systems as a pre-selection system, intercept efficiency is increased to 83% instead of the usual 15 to 20% when interceptions are done on a visual basis.
Sensors in the road surface measure the weight of vehicles while driving - without having to stop. Convenient for the government, but a real risk for those who drive with overloading: fines can reach thousands of euros.
Fortunately, you don't have to wait to be stopped at an inspection. The integrated LoadTEC × AllConnects solution gives you real-time visibility into the load weight of every vehicle in your fleet, so you can take timely action and avoid fines.
How exactly does Weigh in Motion work?
Weigh in Motion is a technology that weighs vehicles as they drive. Through sensors in the road surface and cameras with license plate recognition, the weight, type of vehicle and axles are automatically recorded.
In Belgium, WIM is increasingly being used to:
detect overloaded vehicles faster,
traffic safety,
limit damage to roads, and
Better monitor companies for compliance.
Read more about WIM on the Roads and Transportation Agency site here .
Weigh in Motion in Belgium: state of play
🚛 WIM Systems Flanders
10 locations with Weigh in Motion
Efficiency: 83% vs. 15-20%
Flanders and Brussels
Along Flemish freeways, such as the E17 and E19, more and more these smart weighing systems are being installed for automatic weighing on the road. They serve as preselection points: vehicles with suspected overloading are automatically filtered and forwarded to a fixed checkpoint.
Wallonia
The first legally recognized WIM systems are active in Wallonia, where measurement is legally valid - without the need for additional static weighing. This means that fines can follow directly from WIM data.
In short: monitoring is becoming smarter, faster and more relentless.
Those who do not actively monitor their vehicles are at greater risk of unexpected costs.
The challenge for carriers and fleet managers
Weigh in Motion is changing the rules of the game for companies with vans and trucks.
The main risks?
High fines: overloading can cost up to €6,000 per vehicle.
Faster wear: too much weight stresses tires, axles and suspension.
Schedule disruptions: a stopped vehicle means lost time and reputational damage.
That's why proactive weight control within your own fleet is the smartest move.
From prevention to real-time monitoring
The combination of an in-vehicle weighing system and connected fleet management software offers the ideal solution.
Both the driver and the fleet manager can see the current load weight of the loaded vehicle at any time, and receive automatic warnings in the event of overloading. This makes it possible to work proactively to avoid fines or unnecessary damage and loss of time.
Continue reading here how LoadTEC × AllConnects' integrated solution works
How does the installation of a weighing system with fleet management software work?
Fleet analysis - we review vehicles, suspension type and usage.
Installation of sensors - LoadTEC mounts the weighing systems in the vehicle.
Link with AllConnects software - data is automatically transmitted and visible in the Fleet.connect platform.
Training & testing - drivers and dispatchers learn to work with the system.
Conclusion: What should you remember?
The introduction of Weigh in Motion in Belgium makes weight management inevitable. Companies that invest in real-time weight management today will avoid fines, damages and wasted time tomorrow.
With an integrated solution from LoadTEC × AllConnects, you have a reliable way to continuously monitor your fleet and stay legally compliant.
Still have questions about how to apply this in your own fleet?
Our team would be happy to help you with personalized advice on the possibilities.
Contact us for more information.
https://www.all-connects.be/contact/
Hilde Lavrijssen
Marketing Manager — AllConnects BV
Hilde closely follows Belgian legislation on mobility, fleet management, and time tracking and translates it into practical insights for companies in the transportation industry.
