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Normas de tráfico
Bruselas
1. Ciclista
Un ciclista es una persona que conduce una bicicleta. Puede circular por la calzada, carriles bici, vías ciclistas u otras infraestructuras según las normas locales.
Los ciclistas son usuarios vulnerables y pueden verse afectados por viento, superficies irregulares, puertas de vehículos y adelantamientos cercanos. Los conductores deben dejar espacio suficiente y comprobar la presencia de ciclistas antes de girar o abrir puertas.
Is a cyclist considered a driver in Belgium?
Yes. A bicycle is legally a vehicle, so a cyclist is considered a driver and must follow the traffic rules that apply to cyclists and drivers.
Must cyclists use a cycle path in Belgium?
Generally, yes when a usable mandatory cycle path is provided. The exact obligation depends on how the cycle path is marked or signposted and on its position relative to the cyclist's direction of travel.
Can a cyclist leave the cycle path in Belgium?
Yes, in certain situations. Cyclists may leave the cycle path to change direction, overtake, avoid an obstacle or when the cycle path is unusable because of conditions such as debris, mud, snow or a damaged surface.
