What does a CBR driving licence suspension entail?
A CBR driving licence suspension involves a temporary suspension of your driving entitlement by the Central Office for Motor Vehicle Driver Testing (Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen, CBR). You may not drive for a certain period, despite holding a valid driving licence. This follows upon suspicion of unfitness for safe participation in traffic in Tilburg and surrounding areas.
It differs from a judicial driving ban or police seizure: with a CBR suspension, you retain the physical driving licence, but driving is illegal. This qualifies as driving without a driving licence (art. 9 WVW 1994), with criminal consequences. In Tilburg, the Zeeland-West-Brabant District Court (Wilhelminapark 100) handles relevant cases.
Reasons for CBR suspension in Tilburg
The CBR suspends based on traffic safety and driver fitness. Common causes:
Medical grounds
In case of doubt about medical fitness to drive, suspension follows, for example due to:
- Physical limitations that impair driving ability
- Mental health issues
- Medication that reduces concentration
- Alcohol or drug addiction
- Conditions such as epilepsy
EMA: Educational Measure Alcohol and Traffic
Following alcohol-related offences, the CBR mandates a course. Non-compliance leads to suspension until completion in Tilburg.
EMG: Educational Measure Behaviour and Traffic
For serious behavioural errors such as reckless speeding, a course is mandatory; non-attendance results in suspension.
Alcohol interlock programme
Breach of alcohol interlock rules causes suspension.
Legal basis: WVW 1994
The CBR's authority is enshrined in the Road Traffic Act 1994:
- Art. 130 WVW 1994: CBR may suspend in case of doubt regarding fitness
- Art. 131 WVW 1994: Procedure for fitness to drive check
- Art. 134 WVW 1994: Conditions for invalidation
- Art. 9 WVW 1994: Sanction for driving without entitlement
The driving licences regulations specify medical requirements. For advice: Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.
Procedure for CBR suspension in Tilburg
Notification
First, an announcement letter with:
- Suspension ground
- Request for documents
- Response period
- Objection and appeal information
Assessment and decision
The CBR analyses and may require:
- Medical/psychological examination
- Driving test
- Imposition of suspension
- Rejection of suspension
Official decision by post with duration and start date.
Objection and appeal
Objection to CBR within 6 weeks; no suspensive effect. Rejection? Appeal to the Zeeland-West-Brabant District Court (Wilhelminapark 100). Request interim relief for temporary suspension.
Duration of CBR suspension
Duration varies per case:
| Reason | Average duration | Lifted after |
|---|---|---|
| Medical | 3-12 months | Successful examination |
| EMA/EMG | Until course completed | Diploma obtained |
| Alcohol interlock | 6-24 months | Programme compliance |
Contact Juridisch Loket Tilburg (Spoorlaan 364) for personal assistance.