What are the consequences of breaking the law?
Leaving aside the insurance aspects, which are only relevant in the event of an accident, if you are caught, can the "authorities" prevent you flying, can they impound the aircraft (I suspect not if owned by a third party and / or the aircraft is flown out by a qualified pilot), can they detain the pilot, or must they issue proceedings and allow the matter to be heard in Court?
What is BALPA's view?
Their recourse might be relevant to how willingly you flout the law.
For me the hassle of finding out is not worth it.
I dont agree with the whole pink diesel issue I referred to earlier and IF the Belgium's only recourse was to take me to court, on principle I would be only too pleased to argue my corner (assume as well the potential fine and costs were not earth shattering) but since they use to be able to impound the vessel that gave them one power to far for me.