Play streetFlanders
Traffic rules
Flanders
1. Play street
A play street is a street that is temporarily closed or restricted to normal motor traffic so that people, especially children, can use the roadway for play and recreation. Play streets are usually created during specific hours or days and are marked with temporary barriers or traffic signs.
Within a play street, people playing are given priority over permitted vehicle traffic. Any vehicles that are allowed to enter must travel very slowly and avoid endangering or obstructing people using the street.
How is a play street indicated in Belgium?
A Belgian play street is temporarily closed at its entrances using barriers carrying a C3 prohibition sign with a supplementary plate stating 'speelstraat'.
Who may enter a Belgian play street with a vehicle?
Access is limited to motor-vehicle drivers who live in the street or have a garage there, authorised vehicles, qualifying priority vehicles and cyclists.
How fast may you drive in a Belgian play street?
Permitted drivers must travel at walking pace, give priority to people playing, leave them a clear passage and stop when necessary. Drivers must not endanger or hinder them and must exercise particular caution around children.
