Understand the different speed limits and types of road in Belgium, plus who to call following a breakdown or accident...
Most Belgian roads are in good condition with satisfactory lighting; some highways/autoroutes are very well lit.
- Roadside assistance and information on road conditions are available from Touring Tel: 070 344 777
- Belgian police also provide information on road conditions Tel: 02 642 66 66
- For travel information for all of Belgium Tel: 0900 10 280
- For information on all types of roads, visit Autosnelwegen
Motorways (Autoroute/Autobaan)
- The speed limit (limite de vitesse/snelheidsbeperking) on Belgian motorways is 120 Km/h
- There is a toll for the Antwerp Liefkenshoek Tunnel
- Motorways are signposted with a white E on a green background
- Motorways have service stations with fuel, snack shops and washrooms available. Some also have information points and repair garages
- Passing on the right is illegal
- Orange SOS phones are provided at regular intervals to call for assistance
National roads
- Main roads have a speed limit of between 70 Km/h and 90 Km/h
- Passing on the right (the inside) is illegal
- National roads are marked with the letter N and a number
Built-up areas
On entering any town or village, the speed limit comes into effect at the white background signboard bearing the community's name. Radar speed traps are common.
- Speed limits are generally 50 Km/h in built-up areas; any additional restrictions will be signposted
- There is a speed restriction of 30 Km/h in school areas, valid all day
Speed Limits
Speed traps, cameras and unmarked police vehicles are used throughout the country to catch speeding motorists. Belgium has a high accident rate, mainly due to speeding. Traffic control authorities (
autorités de contrôle du traffic/verkeersinspectie) are strict, issuing heavy speeding fines on the spot.
Speed limits are as follows, unless otherwise indicated:
- Built-up areas: 50 Km/h (30 Km/h in school areas)
- National Roads: between 70 Km/h and 90 Km/h
- Motorways: 120 Km/h
Speeding is heavily fined.
Breakdown Assistance
Orange emergency telephones are provided on motorways to call for assistance.
A number of organisations provide assistance in case of breakdown.
Note: If a driver not resident in Belgium has a breakdown or accident and is a member of an automobile association in their own country (such as the AA or RAC), they may find reciprocal agreements with garages and institutions in Belgium. Check with the association before departure.
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Most Belgian roads are in good condition with satisfactory lighting; some highways/autoroutes are very well lit.
Roadside assistance and information on road conditions are available from Touring Tel: 070 344 777
Belgian police also provide information on road conditions Tel: 02 642 66 66
For travel information for all of Belgium Tel: 0900 10 280
For information on all types of roads, visit Autosnelwegen
Motorways (Autoroute/Autobaan)
The speed limit (limite de vitesse/snelheidsbeperking) on Belgian motorways is 120 Km/h
Belgium's motorways are toll free until 2016
There is a toll for the Antwerp Liefkenshoek Tunnel
Motorways are signposted with a white E on a green background
Motorways have service stations with fuel, snack shops and washrooms available. Some also have information points and repair garages
Passing on the right is illegal
Orange SOS phones are provided at regular intervals to call for assistance
National roads
Main roads have a speed limit of between 70 Km/h and 90 Km/h
Passing on the right (the inside) is illegal
National roads are marked with the letter N and a number
Built-up areas
On entering any town or village, the speed limit comes into effect at the white background signboard bearing the community's name. Radar speed traps are common.
Speed limits are generally 50 Km/h in built-up areas; any additional restrictions will be signposted
There is a speed restriction of 30 Km/h in school areas, valid all day
Speed Limits
Speed traps, cameras and unmarked police vehicles are used throughout the country to catch speeding motorists. Belgium has a high accident rate, mainly due to speeding. Traffic control authorities (autorités de contrôle du traffic/verkeersinspectie) are strict, issuing heavy speeding fines on the spot.
Speed limits are as follows, unless otherwise indicated:
Built-up areas: 50 Km/h (30 Km/h in school areas)
National Roads: between 70 Km/h and 90 Km/h
Motorways: 120 Km/h
Speeding is heavily fined.
For more information on fines on speeding: Click here (in French)
Breakdown Assistance
Orange emergency telephones are provided on motorways to call for assistance.
A number of organisations provide assistance in case of breakdown.
The Royal Automobile Club de Belgique (website in French and Dutch)
At: Rue d'Arlon 53, 1040 Brussels
Tel: 02 287 09 11
Breakdown service Tel: 07 815 20 00
Fax: 02 230 75 84
Vlaamse Automobilistenbond – VTB/VAB
At: Pastoor Coplaan 100 - 2070 Zwijndrecht
Tel: 03 253 61 30
Breakdown service Tel: 070 22 40 30
email
Touring Club de Belgique (website in French and Dutch)
At: Rue de la Loi 44, 1040 Brussels
Tel: 02 233 22 02
Breakdown Tel: 07 034 47 77
Note: If a driver not resident in Belgium has a breakdown or accident and is a member of an automobile association in their own country (such as the AA or RAC), they may find reciprocal agreements with garages and institutions in Belgium. Check with the association before departure.