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Midwife takes speeding fine to court: "I'm doing this for all colleagues in the city"
Midwife Karolien van Beek challenged a speeding fine in an Amsterdam court, advocating for healthcare providers to receive exemptions when responding to medical emergencies. She argued that current speed limits hinder midwives' ability to provide urgent care, calling for them to be formally recognized as emergency services. Although the judge noted that permanent policy changes require legislative action, Van Beek's fine was ultimately waived due to unclear road signage.
