Permanent 30 km/h Zone in O.-L.-V.-Olen from October 13

The municipality of Olen is implementing a permanent speed limit of 30 km/h around Boekel and the primary schools De Kriebel and De Knipoog.

Street sign 'Zone 30' in a Flemish village with traditional brick houses in the background.
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Street sign 'Zone 30' in a Flemish village with traditional brick houses in the background.

As of Tuesday, October 13, O.-L.-V.-Olen will introduce a permanent 30 km/h speed limit, expanding the existing variable zone and improving traffic safety.

Starting Tuesday, October 13, a permanent speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour will be enforced in O.-L.-V.-Olen. This measure replaces the current variable 30 km/h zone that was active around Boekel and near the primary schools De Kriebel and De Knipoog.
The new, permanent 30 km/h zone will also extend to the intersection of Beilen and Pastoriestraat. Consequently, the entire former blue zone of O.-L.-V.-Olen will now fall within this speed restriction.
The implementation of a fixed 30 km/h zone aims to create more tranquility, clarity, and predictability in traffic. The municipality intends to make the village center and school surroundings safer and more pleasant for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Olen (08/10/2026)