Chaussée glissanteBelgique
Règles de circulation
Belgique
1. Chaussée glissante
Une chaussée glissante offre une adhérence réduite des pneus et peut rendre la direction, le freinage et l’accélération moins efficaces. Une route peut devenir glissante à cause de la pluie, de la glace, de la neige, de la boue, de l’huile, de matériaux meubles ou d’autres substances sur la surface. Les conducteurs doivent réduire leur vitesse, augmenter la distance de sécurité et éviter les mouvements brusques de direction, freinage ou accélération. Une prudence accrue est nécessaire dans les virages, sur les ponts et partout où l’état de la chaussée change de manière inattendue.
Do you have to reduce your speed on a slippery road in Belgium?
Yes. Belgian traffic rules require drivers to adapt their speed to the condition of the road, weather, visibility and traffic situation. A posted speed limit may therefore still be too fast when the road is slippery.
Is there a traffic sign for a slippery road in Belgium?
Yes. Warning sign A15 indicates a slippery road. Under the current rules, an additional panel may specify the cause of the danger, such as snow, ice or a road that becomes slippery when wet.
Can the slippery-road sign be used for roads that are only slippery in certain conditions?
Yes. Belgian placement rules allow A15 to be combined with an additional panel indicating a particular condition, such as “when wet”. For seasonal hazards, temporary or variable signs may be used when the risk is present.
What should you do when you see a slippery-road warning sign in Belgium?
Reduce speed where necessary, increase your following distance and avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking. The sign warns of a section where tyre grip may be reduced.
Will Belgium’s new Road Code still use the slippery-road warning sign?
Yes. The new Code of the Public Road retains A15 for a slippery road and introduces a separate A16 warning sign specifically for ice or snow.
