Seven priority themes have been identified to address the reduction of road deaths, with a strong focus on human factors such as speeding, substance abuse, and driver distraction.

In a bid to enhance compliance, 150 new speed radars will be installed in Wallonia in 2025, contributing to a total of 600 by the end of the legislative term, utilizing various types to improve monitoring.

Changing driver behavior is deemed essential, with education, responsibility, and effective sanctions highlighted as key components, including increasing penalties for traffic violations.

A comprehensive diagnostic will be established to identify specific locations and circumstances that lead to accidents, enabling targeted preventive measures.

François Desquesnes, the Walloon Minister of Road Safety, has set an ambitious goal to drastically reduce road fatalities in southern Belgium by the end of the legislative term.

An increased budget for road infrastructure maintenance has been allocated, underscoring the necessity of timely repairs to prevent the deterioration of road conditions.

To support this initiative, Desquesnes has reinstated the Walloon Council for Road Safety and relaunched road safety general states, aiming to define local and regional strategies by November 2025, with a long-term vision of achieving zero road deaths by 2050.

A coherent approach to speed limits is emphasized, as inappropriate limits can lead to non-compliance; there are also proposals for variable message signs to adjust speed limits dynamically based on current conditions.

Historical data indicates significant progress in road safety, with a reduction in road fatalities over the past 40 years from 4,000 to approximately 500, demonstrating that further improvements are achievable.

Improving pedestrian and cyclist safety is critical, with calls for secure cycling infrastructure and better urban mobility practices, especially around schools.