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A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
What are Belgian A-series traffic signs?
The A series mainly consists of warning signs. They warn road users of a danger ahead, such as dangerous curves, road narrowing, slippery roads, pedestrian crossings or railway crossings.
Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Signal routier A51 • Danger non défini par un symbole spécial. Un panneau additionnel indique la nature du danger.
Verkeersbord A51 • Gevaar dat niet door een speciaal symbool wordt bepaald. Een onderbord duidt de aard van het gevaar aan.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Signal routier A9 • Pont mobile.
Verkeersbord A9 • Beweegbare brug.
What are Belgian B-series traffic signs?
The B series contains priority signs. These signs regulate matters such as giving way, stopping, priority roads, priority from the right and priority at narrow passages.
Stop and give way.
Signal routier B5 • Marquer l’arrêt et céder la priorité.
Verkeersbord B5 • Stoppen en voorrang verlenen.
Give way.
Signal routier B1 • Céder la priorité.
Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrang verlenen.
What are Belgian C-series traffic signs?
The C series contains prohibition and restriction signs. They can prohibit access, restrict particular categories of vehicles, impose a maximum speed or prohibit certain manoeuvres.
No entry.
Signal routier C1 • Sens interdit à tout conducteur.
Verkeersbord C1 • Verboden richting voor iedere bestuurder.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Signal routier C3 • Accès interdit, dans les deux sens, à tout conducteur.
Verkeersbord C3 • Verboden toegang, in beide richtingen, voor iedere bestuurder.
What are Belgian D-series traffic signs?
The D series contains mandatory signs. They can require drivers to follow a particular direction or require certain road users to use a designated part of the public road.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Signal routier D1 • Obligation de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche. La disposition des lieux détermine la position de la flèche. Si le signal présentant une flèche non coudée, est placé sur un obstacle, il signifie obligation de passer du côté indiqué par la flèche.
Verkeersbord D1 • Verplichting de door de pijl aangeduide richting te volgen. De plaatsgesteldheid bepaalt de stand van de pijl. Wanneer het verkeersbord dat een niet-gebogen pijl voorstelt, op een hindernis geplaatst is, betekent het dat langs de door de pijl aangeduide richting moet voorbijgereden worden.
What are Belgian E-series traffic signs?
The E series contains signs concerning stopping and parking. They can prohibit stopping or parking or indicate and regulate parking places.
Parking prohibited.
Signal routier E1 • Stationnement interdit.
Verkeersbord E1 • Parkeerverbod.
What are Belgian F-series traffic signs?
The F series mainly contains indication signs and signs establishing particular traffic situations, such as motorways, built-up areas, one-way roads, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and dead-end roads.
Start of a built-up area.
Signal routier F1b • Commencement d'une agglomération. Ce signal est placé à droite, à chaque accès d'une agglomération; il peut être répété à gauche.
Verkeersbord F1b • Begin van een bebouwde kom. Dit verkeersbord wordt rechts geplaatst op elke toegangsweg tot een bebouwde kom; het mag links herhaald worden.
Are Belgian traffic signs legally binding?
Yes. Road users must obey Belgian traffic signs when they are regular in form, sufficiently visible and installed in accordance with the applicable rules.
What takes priority if Belgian traffic instructions, signs and rules conflict?
Instructions given by authorised persons take priority over traffic signs and the ordinary traffic rules. Traffic signs take priority over the ordinary traffic rules. When traffic lights are operating at a location, priority signs placed on the same road do not apply there.
Are traffic lights and road markings also traffic signs?
No. Belgian law distinguishes between traffic lights, traffic signs and road markings. Together they form the traffic-signalling system that road users must follow.
How are Belgian traffic signs currently classified?
Under the current Belgian Road Code, traffic signs are divided into six categories: warning signs, priority signs, prohibitory signs, mandatory signs, signs concerning stopping and parking, and information signs.
Can an additional sign change the meaning of a Belgian traffic sign?
Yes. An additional sign placed below a traffic sign can supplement, specify or limit its meaning. It may indicate matters such as a distance, the length of a regulation, a period, a particular vehicle category or an exception.
Can Belgian traffic signs be displayed electronically?
Yes. Traffic signs can be displayed using dynamic or variable signalling. Their colours may be adapted for the electronic display, but red remains red and the legal meaning of the sign does not change.
Who is allowed to place traffic signs on Belgian public roads?
Traffic signs may normally only be placed by the legally competent authorities. Temporary signalling may also be used in specific circumstances, such as roadworks, traffic obstructions or emergencies, in accordance with the applicable rules.
Why is Belgium introducing new traffic signs?
Belgium’s new Code of the Public Road modernises and reorganises the traffic-sign system. Many signs have been adapted to use simpler and more internationally harmonised symbols, while obsolete signs are removed and several situations receive their own dedicated signs instead of relying on combinations of existing signs and additional panels.
How will Belgian traffic signs look different under the new Road Code?
Many signs receive modernised and simplified symbols. Warning and prohibitory signs receive a white contrast border, additional contrast is introduced between blue and red areas on certain signs, and the current blue additional signs are replaced by white panels with black symbols or text.
How are traffic signs classified under Belgium’s new Road Code?
The new Code keeps the familiar A, B, C, D, E and F series and adds a clearer structure with R-series signs for special regulations, Z-series signs for zonal regulations and M-series additional signs.
When do Belgium’s new traffic signs become valid?
Belgium’s new Code of the Public Road takes effect on 1 June 2027. The new traffic signs may not be used before that date.
Must all current Belgian traffic signs be replaced on 1 June 2027?
No. Most current Belgian traffic signs may remain in use during a long transition period and do not have to be replaced immediately. Most old models remain valid until 1 January 2045.
Are there Belgian traffic signs that must be replaced earlier?
Yes. Traffic signs E5, E7 and E11 lose their meaning on 1 June 2027. The current F17 and F18 bus-lane signs and associated markings lose their meaning on 1 June 2030, while certain current F111 and F113 cycling-zone signs lose their meaning on 1 January 2035.
Can an old Belgian traffic sign remain in place but receive the meaning of the new Road Code?
Yes. Many current signs may physically remain in place during the transition period. From 1 June 2027, they are interpreted according to the new Code of the Public Road unless a specific transitional provision provides otherwise.
Should drivers learn both the current and new Belgian traffic signs?
Yes. The current traffic signs remain relevant until the new Code takes effect, and many old designs will remain on Belgian roads for years afterwards. During the transition period, drivers should therefore be able to recognise both current and new traffic signs.
101. Mandatory right
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the right. Traffic must proceed to the right at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the left.
Signal routier D1f • Obligation pour les conducteurs de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche.
102. Driving straight ahead mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
Signal routier D1a • Obligation pour les conducteurs de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche.
103. Mandatory path for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
Signal routier D13 • Partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
104. End of mandatory path for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for pedestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Pedestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D14 • Fin de la partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons.
105. Mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
Signal routier D7 • Piste cyclable. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
106. End of mandatory path for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D8 • Fin de piste cyclable.
107. Mandatory path for equestrians
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
Signal routier D15 • Partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les cavaliers. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
108. End of mandatory path for equestrians
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D16 • Fin de la partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les cavaliers.
109. Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.
Signal routier D11 • Partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons et les cyclistes. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
110. End of shared pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D12 • Fin de la partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons et les cyclistes.
111. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
Signal routier D9 • Partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons, les cyclistes et les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs classe A. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
112. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D10 • Fin de la partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons, les cyclistes et les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs classe A.
113. Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
Signal routier D9 • Partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons, les cyclistes et les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs classe A. Le signal vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
114. End of divided pedestrian and cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.
Signal routier D10 • Fin de la partie de la voie publique obligatoire pour les piétons, les cyclistes et les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs classe A.
115. Dipped headlights mandatory
This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.
Signal routier D17 • Usage obligatoire des feux de croisement.
116. End of mandatory use of dipped headlights
This traffic sign indicates the end of the requirement to use dipped headlights. Dipped headlights are no longer mandatory because of this sign, but they must still be used whenever required by the general traffic rules or driving conditions.
Signal routier D18 • Fin de l’usage obligatoire des feux de croisement, sans préjudice de l’article 44.
117. Mandatory route for dangerous goods
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying dangerous goods. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods must use the route indicated by the sign.
Signal routier D4 • Obligation pour les véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche.
118. Mandatory route for explosive materials
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying explosive materials. Vehicles carrying explosive materials must use the route indicated by the sign.
Signal routier D4 • Obligation pour les véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche.
119. Mandatory route for water-polluting substances
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory route for vehicles carrying water-polluting substances. Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances must use the route indicated by the sign.
Signal routier D4 • Obligation pour les véhicules transportant des marchandises dangereuses de suivre la direction indiquée par la flèche.
120. Country border
This traffic sign indicates that you are crossing the national border and entering another country. The traffic rules of the country indicated apply from this point onward.
Signal routier F100 • Frontière.
121. Start of a priority road
This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.
Signal routier B9 • Voie prioritaire.
122. End of the priority road
This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.
Signal routier B11 • Fin de voie prioritaire.
123. Start of a built-up area
This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.
Signal routier R25 • Début d’une agglomération. Le nom de l’agglomération peut être indiqué sur le signal, en haut au milieu. La vitesse maximale qui s’y applique peut être indiquée à titre informatif sur le signal en bas à droite.
124. End of the built-up area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.
Signal routier R27 • Fin d’une agglomération.
125. City limit
This traffic sign indicates a city or town limit. It marks the boundary or entrance of the named locality. Any traffic rules associated with the boundary depend on the applicable local regulations.
Signal routier F43 • Signal de localité.
126. Start of a motorway
This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.
Signal routier R29 • Début d’une autoroute.
127. End of the motorway
This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
Signal routier R31 • Fin d’une autoroute.
128. Start of an expressway
This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.
Signal routier R33 • Début d’une route pour automobiles. La réglementation particulière vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour.
129. End of the expressway
This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.
Signal routier R35 • Fin d’une route pour automobiles.
130. Start of a residential area
This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.
Signal routier R5 • Début d’une zone de rencontre. La vitesse maximale qui s’y applique peut être indiquée à titre informatif sur le signal en bas à droite.
131. End of the residential area
This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.
Signal routier R7 • Fin d’une zone de rencontre.
132. Start of a zone for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.
Signal routier R14 • Début d’une zone piétonne. La vitesse maximale qui s’y applique peut être indiquée à titre informatif sur le signal en bas à droite.
133. End of the zone for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates the end of the pedestrian zone. The special traffic rules associated with the pedestrian zone end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the zone.
Signal routier R15 • Fin d’une zone piétonne.
134. Start of a zone for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone for cyclists. Special traffic rules apply throughout the zone according to the applicable signs and local regulations.
Signal routier R17 • Début d'une zone cyclable. La mention « Zone cyclable » peut être indiquée sur le dessus du signal. La vitesse maximale qui s’y applique peut être indiquée à titre informatif sur le signal en bas à droite.
135. End of the zone for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone for cyclists. The special rules associated with the cyclist zone end at this point. Other traffic rules or restrictions may still apply.
Signal routier R19 • Fin d'une zone cyclable.
136. Start of an optional cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the start of an optional cycle path. Cyclists may use the designated path but are not required by this sign itself to do so. Any additional access rules depend on the applicable local regulations.
Signal routier R12 • Début d’une piste cyclable non obligatoire. La règlementation particulière vaut jusqu’au prochain carrefour inclus.
137. End of an optional cycle path
This traffic sign indicates the end of an optional cycle path. The designated optional cycle path ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the road layout, signs and traffic rules that apply beyond it.
Signal routier R13 • Fin d’une piste cyclable non obligatoire.
138. Bike box
This traffic sign indicates a bike box. A bike box, also called an advanced stop area, is a marked space at a signal-controlled junction where cyclists may position themselves ahead of other traffic when the applicable signal requires them to stop.
Signal routier F14 • Zone avancée réservée aux cyclistes et conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues.
139. Reserved road for the indicated road users
This traffic sign indicates the start of a road reserved for the indicated road users. The symbols on the sign show which road-user categories may use the road. Other road users may enter only where an applicable exemption or local rule permits it.
Signal routier R9 • Début d’un chemin réservé ou des chemins réservés à la circulation des usagers indiqués (exemples). Le signal peut être adapté en fonction des catégories d’usagers admises à y circuler. Sur ce signal au moins deux catégories d’usagers sont indiquées. La vitesse maximale qui s’y applique peut être indiquée à titre informatif sur le signal, en bas à droite.
140. End of reserved road
This traffic sign indicates the end of a road reserved for indicated road users. The special rules associated with the reserved road end at this point. Follow the traffic signs, road markings and rules that apply beyond it.
Signal routier R11 • Fin d’un chemin réservé ou des chemins réservés à la circulation des usagers indiqués (exemples).
141. Start of roadworks
This traffic sign indicates the beginning of an area where roadworks are taking place. Temporary traffic signs, road markings, lane arrangements or speed limits may apply. Reduce speed, follow the temporary directions and watch for workers, machinery and uneven road surfaces.
Signal routier R37 • Début des travaux.
142. End of roadworks
This traffic sign indicates the end of the roadworks area. Continue according to the normal road layout and traffic rules, but keep following any temporary restrictions that have not been separately ended or replaced by another sign.
Signal routier R39 • Fin des travaux.
143. Start of a tunnel
This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.
Signal routier F8 • Tunnel.
144. Warning for cyclists when turning right
This traffic sign warns drivers turning right that cyclists may cross their path. Check carefully for cyclists before and during the turn, reduce speed and give way when required.
Signal routier F50 • Signal indiquant un danger aux conducteurs qui changent de direction. Le symbole du signal de danger peut être adapté en fonction des lieux.
145. Speed bump
This traffic sign indicates a speed bump. A speed bump is a raised section of the roadway designed to reduce vehicle speeds.
Signal routier F87 • Dispositif surélevé.
146. Crossing for pedestrians
This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.
Signal routier F48 • Passage pour piétons.
147. Crossing for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a crossing for cyclists. It marks a designated place where cyclists cross the road. Priority depends on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local rules.
Signal routier F49 • Passage pour cyclistes et conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues.
148. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.
Signal routier B21 • Passage étroit. Priorité de passage par rapport aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé.
149. Dead end street
This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.
Signal routier F45a • Voie sans issue. Le symbole peut être adapté en fonction des lieux.
150. Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.
Signal routier F45b • Voie sans issue, à l’exception des cyclistes et des piétons. Le symbole peut être adapté en fonction des lieux.