HandcartBrussels
Traffic rules
Brussels
1. Handcart
A handcart is a small non-motorised vehicle that is pushed or pulled by a person and used to transport goods, equipment or other loads over short distances. Handcarts may have two or more wheels and are commonly used for deliveries, markets, gardening or manual transport.
A person using a handcart should keep the cart under control, secure the load and avoid unnecessarily obstructing pedestrians or other traffic. The legal status of the person and cart can depend on their size and the traffic rules of the country.
Is a person pushing a handcart considered a pedestrian in Belgium?
Yes, when the handcart does not require more width than the space needed by a pedestrian. In that situation, the person leading the non-motorised vehicle is treated as a pedestrian.
How wide may the load on a handcart be in Belgium?
The maximum permitted width of a loaded handcart is 2.50 metres.
What if a handcart blocks the user's view ahead in Belgium?
If the handcart or its load does not leave sufficient visibility ahead, the person controlling it must pull the handcart rather than push it.
