Man from Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht receives house arrest and life-long driving ban at 47th (!) conviction

A man from Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht received a one-year house arrest with an electronic bracelet, a lifetime driving ban, and a €4,000 fine for driving during a ban. This was his 47th court appearance, with a criminal record of 46 convictions, including five for driving without a valid license. He was caught during an alcohol check while driving despite knowing his ban was in effect until July 2026. He claimed he drove to help his wife, who was unwell, but the judge noted his awareness of the prohibition. The prosecution sought a two-year prison sentence, but the man opposed incarceration, citing family responsibilities. Ultimately, the judge imposed house arrest instead.