Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Starting September 1, 2025, Kortrijk will introduce a blue line at the Oudenaardsesteenweg bus stop. Police will enforce compliance, fines can reach €500, and De Lijn adjusts operations under Mayor Ruth Vandenberghe’s directive.
As VRT News reported, from September 1, 2025, stricter rules will apply at the bus stop on Oudenaardsesteenweg in Kortrijk. Schoolchildren waiting for the bus will have to stay behind a blue line that has been placed at the stop. Anyone who ignores this measure risks a GAS fine.
After years of complaints from residents, the city has decided to take action. Near the intersection with Beekstraat, several schools are located, and many students gather there every day. Resident Emanuel Van den Hove says the situation has changed a lot in recent years. He has lived there for 12 years and explains that the nuisance has only grown worse.
“More and more students are taking the bus here,”
Emanuel continues.
“While they wait, they stand in our driveways or sit on our windowsills, which reduces the amount of natural light. We also often see pushing and shoving among the young people, and sometimes they knock on the windows with their school bags.”
What measures is Kortrijk taking against student nuisance from September 1?
Police confirm they have received many reports about the behaviour of students in the area. People complain about waste being left behind, cars being leaned on, and knocking on windows, doors, and mailboxes.
Mayor Ruth Vandenberghe (Team Burgemeester) says the problem is more serious than a simple disturbance.
“We see this in the official reports from our police,”
she explains. The city has therefore decided to act firmly.
A new safety project has been introduced to tackle the crowding problem at bus stops near schools. A clear blue line is now painted in front of many houses to keep youngsters from stepping into the street.
The initiative comes after talks with residents, the police, several schools, and transport company De Lijn. Schools will also be involved in an awareness drive to teach children the importance of staying behind the blue line.
Authorities have warned that those violating the rules will be penalised. Fines can be €175 for minors and up to €500 for adults. Police officers will be present during site hours at peak times to monitor the situation.
At the same time, De Lijn will reorganise its services by dispersing its buses more evenly and by providing more trips at the busiest times. There will even be some buses that will leave from 2 different locations and at staggered intervals to lessen congestion at the Oudenaardsesteenweg stop.
Resident Emanuel is cautious.
“We’ve already raised awareness here, asking people to keep their driveways clear, but they didn’t heed that request. Hopefully, with the blue line and the mayor’s decree, we can take more effective action now.”
In recent years, several Flemish cities have introduced stricter rules at busy school bus stops to address safety concerns and
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16 responses to “Kortrijk Implements Measures to Combat Student Nuisance Starting Sept 1”
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Looks like Kortrijk’s found the secret to solving youth chaos: a blue line! Next, they’ll be charging for every step over it—talk about a new revenue stream! 😂💸
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So, a blue line at the bus stop? Brilliant innovation! Who needs actual solutions when you can just paint a line and slap on some hefty fines? 😂 #Progress
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So a blue line at the bus stop, eh? Might as well paint a target on the students’ backs – it’s not like they have anything better to do than to play hopscotch with fines! 🎯💸
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Looks like Kortrijk has finally decided that a blue line is the magic solution for all those pesky students and their “creative” window art. Who knew a bit of paint could replace good old-fashioned manners? 😂
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Looks like Kortrijk’s got itself a real Picasso of a solution with that blue line—who knew art could be so effective at keeping students in check? 🎨🚫 Just hope they don’t start charging entry fees for the spectacle! 😂
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Looks like Kortrijk’s got a new blue line, eh? Next up, a €500 fine for stepping on the wrong side—I’m just waiting for the t-shirts: “I survived the blue line of shame!” 😂
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Oh, the blue line at the bus stop—just what we needed, another artistic addition to the urban landscape! Can’t wait to see how students interpret “stay behind the line” like it’s some kind of avant-garde performance art. 😂
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Looks like Kortrijk’s finally rolled out the red carpet for a blue line—because nothing says “Welcome to the future” quite like a strict boundary for the youth. 😏 Maybe next they’ll start charging for the privilege of waiting for the bus in style! 🚌💼
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Looks like Kortrijk is rolling out the red carpet for the blue line – because nothing says ‘let’s solve student chaos’ like a line on the pavement and a hefty fine! 🙄 Just wait till they start charging for the fresh air too! 💸
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Looks like Kortrijk has found the solution to all its woes: a blue line! 🤣 Because nothing says “stop the chaos” like a bit of paint and a hefty fine—I’m sure students will quake in their boots!
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Looks like Kortrijk’s got the solution to all our problems – a blue line at the bus stop! Who knew boundaries could be so revolutionary? 😂 Just hope the students don’t start treating it like it’s the start of a game of hopscotch!
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Brilliant move, really! Nothing screams “I care about our youth” quite like a blue line and hefty fines—just what we need to prepare them for the real world, eh? 😂
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Looks like Kortrijk’s blue line might just become the hottest spot for students – nothing says “fun” like standing behind a line while waiting for the bus. 😏 Let’s hope the fine for crossing it doesn’t lead to a new black market in blue line dodging!
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Oh great, a blue line – because clearly the kids just needed a fancy paint job to figure out where to stand. Next up: mandatory color-coordinated uniforms to really solve the problem, right? 😂
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Seems like Kortrijk’s solution to student chaos is a blue line—because nothing screams ‘discipline’ like a paint job! 🎨 Honestly, if only they’d thought of this sooner, we could’ve avoided all those pesky “youthful disturbances.” 😂
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Oh, a blue line to save us from the raucous horde of students? Brilliant! Next, let’s introduce a velvet rope for the posh folks to keep away from the commoners while we’re at it. 😂
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