Breakdown bayBelgium
Traffic rules
Belgium
1. Breakdown bay
A breakdown bay is a designated area beside a road or within a tunnel where a vehicle can stop in an emergency without remaining in a normal traffic lane. Breakdown bays are particularly useful on roads where there is no continuous emergency lane or where stopping on the carriageway would create a serious hazard.
A breakdown bay is intended primarily for breakdowns and emergencies rather than ordinary parking or rest stops. Some bays are equipped with an emergency telephone, fire extinguisher or other safety equipment.
Which sign indicates a breakdown bay in Belgium?
The Belgian F98 sign indicates a refuge or emergency stopping bay in a tunnel where a vehicle can stop in an emergency.
Are Belgian breakdown bays intended for normal parking?
No. A tunnel refuge is intended to provide a place where vehicles can stop in an emergency rather than serving as an ordinary parking or rest area.
Can a Belgian breakdown bay have emergency equipment?
Yes. A supplementary panel can indicate that the refuge is equipped with an emergency telephone and fire extinguisher.
