TurismoBruselas
Normas de tráfico
Bruselas
68. Turismo
Un turismo es un vehículo a motor diseñado principalmente para transportar a un pequeño número de personas y su equipaje por carretera. Puede estar propulsado por gasolina, diésel, electricidad, hidrógeno o una combinación de distintas fuentes de energía.
Los conductores deben cumplir los requisitos aplicables sobre permiso de conducir, matriculación del vehículo, seguro, estado técnico, cinturones de seguridad y seguridad de los pasajeros. Los límites de velocidad, requisitos de equipamiento, acceso a vías y otras normas varían entre países, por lo que deben seguirse las señales y normas locales de tráfico.
What is considered a car in Belgium?
In everyday use, a car usually means a passenger motor vehicle. The Belgian Road Code uses the broader legal term auto for motor vehicles that do not fall within the definitions of a moped, motorcycle or motorised three- or four-wheeler.
Which driving licence do you normally need for a car in Belgium?
An ordinary passenger car normally requires a category B driving licence.
What vehicles can you drive with a Belgian category B licence?
Category B covers vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of no more than 3500 kg that are designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.
How old must you be to obtain a full category B licence in Belgium?
The category B practical driving test can be taken from the age of 18. The theory test can be taken from the age of 17.
Must a Belgian car be registered?
Yes. As a general rule, a vehicle may only be put into circulation once it has been registered and carries the registration plate assigned to that registration.
Does a Belgian car need insurance?
Yes. Motor-vehicle third-party liability insurance, commonly called BA auto, is compulsory. It covers the civil liability for damage caused to third parties under the applicable rules.
Must people wear seat belts in a Belgian car?
Yes. Drivers and passengers must wear the seat belts provided at their seating positions, subject to the limited exemptions specified by law.
What child-restraint rule applies in Belgian cars?
Children under 18 years old and shorter than 135 cm must normally be transported in a suitable approved child-restraint system. Specific exceptions apply in certain circumstances and vehicle types.
How many people may travel in a Belgian car?
The number of occupants may not exceed the number of authorised seating positions equipped with seat belts or approved child-restraint systems, together with any seating positions that are legally exempt from having them.
What safety equipment must a Belgian car carry?
Belgian cars must carry the prescribed safety equipment, including a warning triangle, fire extinguisher and first-aid kit or case. Other equipment requirements may apply depending on the vehicle and circumstances.
What is the minimum tyre tread depth for a Belgian car?
The main grooves of ordinary car tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6 mm. Tyres must also remain in a safe and serviceable condition.
Can a Belgian category B car tow a trailer?
Yes. A category B vehicle may normally tow a trailer with an MTM of up to 750 kg. Heavier trailers or combinations may require category B with code 96 or a category BE licence, depending on the authorised masses involved.
