Driving in ๋ฒจ๊ธฐ์
Complete guide for tourists and expats. Learn the road rules, speed limits, and essential information before you drive in ๋ฒจ๊ธฐ์.
Can You Drive in ๋ฒจ๊ธฐ์?
Accepted Licenses From
Validity Period: EU/EEA: valid indefinitely. Non-EU: valid for up to 185 days per year.
Important Note
EU/EEA licenses are valid. Non-EU licenses are valid for short stays; an IDP is recommended for non-Latin script licenses.
What to Carry in Your Car
Mandatory Items
- Warning triangle
- First aid kit
- Reflective vest (must be kept inside the cabin, not in the trunk)
- Fire extinguisher
- Valid driving license
- Vehicle registration document
- Insurance certificate
Recommended Items
- LEZ registration confirmation for Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent
- Spare bulb set
Speed Limits
Urban Areas
km/h
Rural Roads
km/h
Highways/Motorways
km/h
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๊ณต์ ์ํ ์๋ฃ๋ฅผ ๊ธฐ๋ฐ์ผ๋ก ํ ๋ฌด๋ฃ ์ฐ์ต ๋ฌธ์ .
Parking
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Parking Tips
- Use the 4411 app (via SMS or app) for convenient parking payments in most Belgian cities
- Park & Ride facilities are available near major train stations โ combine with Belgium's excellent rail network
- In Brussels, be aware of resident-only parking zones marked by green signs
Average Cost: โฌ1โโฌ4 per hour in city centers; some areas have progressive rates that increase per hour
Common Mistakes Tourists Make
- 1Ignoring the priority from the right rule โ vehicles coming from the right have priority at uncontrolled intersections, even on seemingly major roads
- 2Entering a Low Emission Zone without registering โ fines are โฌ350 per violation in Brussels
- 3Assuming all motorways are well-lit โ while Belgium was famous for lit motorways, many sections have reduced lighting since 2011
- 4Speeding โ Belgium has extensive speed camera networks
- 5Not carrying all mandatory equipment (fire extinguisher often forgotten)
Traffic Fines
Speeding
โฌ53 for 1โ10 km/h over (outside built-up areas); โฌ53โโฌ4,000+ with possible license suspension for higher speeds
No Seatbelt
โฌ116
Phone Use
โฌ174
Red Light
โฌ174
Illegal Parking
โฌ25โโฌ50 depending on municipality
๋ฌธ์ 1/5
์ํ์ ํฉ๊ฒฉํ ์ ์์๊น์?
์ค์ ์ฐ์ต ๋ฌธ์ ๋ฅผ ํ์ด๋ณด์ธ์
What is the default speed limit on rural roads in Flanders?
Emergency Contacts
Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Roadside Assistance
Touring Club Belgium: +32 70 344 777; VAB: +32 70 344 888
Partner link โ opens GetYourGuide.com
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