Teléfono de emergenciaBruselas
Normas de tráfico
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1. Teléfono de emergencia
Un teléfono de emergencia es un teléfono específico instalado junto a la carretera o en un túnel que conecta directamente a los usuarios con un centro de emergencias, control del tráfico o asistencia en carretera. Estos teléfonos se instalan habitualmente en túneles, autopistas u otros lugares donde es importante poder comunicar rápidamente un accidente, una avería o un incendio. Pueden proporcionar a los operadores información útil sobre la ubicación de quien llama y seguir disponibles en lugares con mala cobertura de telefonía móvil.
Are there emergency telephones in Belgian road tunnels?
Yes. Belgian road tunnels can have emergency telephones in designated aid stations so road users can directly contact the tunnel or traffic-control centre in an emergency.
Which traffic sign indicates an emergency telephone in Belgium?
Traffic sign F62 indicates an emergency telephone. Under the current Belgian signage rules, it indicates that an aid station in a tunnel is equipped with an emergency telephone.
What is the difference between signs F61 and F62 in Belgium?
F61 indicates a telephone, while F62 specifically indicates an emergency telephone. F62 is used for an aid station in a tunnel equipped with an emergency telephone.
Should you use an emergency telephone after a breakdown in a Belgian tunnel?
Yes, when available. Flemish tunnel guidance recommends calling for help preferably from an aid station, because the control centre can identify the location of the emergency telephone directly.
Why can a tunnel emergency telephone be better than a mobile phone in Belgium?
An emergency telephone is linked to a known fixed location. Flemish road authorities specifically note that an ordinary mobile-phone call does not automatically tell the tunnel operator where inside the tunnel you are calling from.
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a Belgian tunnel?
If possible, drive out of the tunnel. If this is impossible, stop as close as possible to the tunnel wall, switch on the hazard warning lights, turn off the engine, leave the vehicle safely and call for assistance preferably from an aid station.
Can you still call 112 instead of using an emergency telephone in Belgium?
Yes. In an urgent emergency you can call 112, but when an emergency telephone or tunnel aid station is immediately available, using it can help the tunnel operator identify your location more quickly.
