Hazardous cargoWallonia
Traffic rules
Wallonia
1. Hazardous cargo
Hazardous cargo, also called dangerous goods, consists of substances or articles that can create a significant risk to people, property or the environment during transport. Examples include explosives, flammable liquids and gases, toxic substances, corrosive materials and radioactive substances.
Transporting hazardous cargo can require special packaging, labels, vehicle markings, documentation, equipment and driver training. Additional route or tunnel restrictions may also apply depending on the type and quantity of dangerous goods being carried.
Which Belgian signs restrict vehicles carrying hazardous cargo?
Signs C24a, C24b and C24c restrict access for specified vehicles carrying dangerous goods. C24b specifically concerns certain flammable or explosive substances, while C24c concerns certain substances that can pollute water.
Can hazardous-cargo vehicles be restricted from Belgian tunnels?
Yes. A supplementary panel showing the letter B, C, D or E can indicate that the restriction applies to dangerous goods prohibited from the corresponding ADR tunnel category.
Do all small quantities of dangerous goods fall under Belgian C24 restrictions?
No. Dangerous-goods transports covered by the relevant ADR exemptions are excluded from the restrictions imposed by signs C24a, C24b and C24c.
