I received a fine for an expired inspection, but I didn’t know it had expired.

Ouch, very unfortunate — but it’s something that happens quite often. Unfortunately, as the driver, you remain responsible and will have to pay the fine and have the car inspected as soon as possible.

Step-by-step plan

• Check your inspection certificate and expiry date
• Have the vehicle inspected immediately (or re-inspected)
• Pay the fine 

Additional information

• Even though the vehicle owner (the leasing company) may have received a reminder, it is a courtesy and not an obligation to inform the driver. Most companies do send reminders, but they are not required to.
• According to the Belgian traffic code, the driver is personally responsible for ensuring the vehicle has a valid inspection, even if it is a lease vehicle. You must therefore track the expiry date yourself. You can request this information via the leasing company or check the registration date on your vehicle documents.
• More information can be found on this website:
  https://www.belgium.be/en/mobility/vehicle_registration_service/vehicle_inspection
• An expired inspection means your vehicle may not be driven on public roads, except directly to the inspection station (or possibly the garage).
• Schedule an appointment as quickly as possible to resolve the issue.
• The fine is always the responsibility of the driver, even with a lease vehicle.
  You cannot recover it from your employer or the leasing company.