SantéBelgique
240. Santé
La santé peut influencer la capacité d’une personne à conduire en sécurité. Maladie, blessure, mauvaise vision, mobilité réduite, fatigue, certaines affections médicales et certains médicaments peuvent nuire à la concentration, au temps de réaction, au jugement ou à la maîtrise du véhicule. Le conducteur doit reconnaître lorsque son état physique ou mental rend la conduite dangereuse et demander un avis médical si nécessaire. Dans certains pays, certaines affections doivent être déclarées et peuvent nécessiter un examen médical ou des restrictions sur le permis.
Do you have to be medically fit to drive in Belgium?
Yes. Belgian law requires drivers to meet minimum physical and mental fitness standards. Driving fitness means that no medical condition, disability, injury or medication significantly increases the risk of an accident.
Who is responsible for checking their medical fitness to drive in Belgium?
The driver is responsible for ensuring that they continue to meet the medical fitness standards. If a health problem may affect safe driving, medical assessment may be required.
What should you do if a health condition may affect your driving in Belgium?
You should consult your doctor. Depending on the condition, the doctor may issue a driving-fitness certificate or refer you to a specialised driving-fitness centre for further assessment.
Which health conditions can affect driving fitness in Belgium?
Conditions that may affect driving include vision problems, neurological disorders, diabetes, heart conditions, balance problems, reduced strength, cognitive problems and the effects of certain medicines. The impact depends on the individual condition and its severity.
What is CARA in Belgium?
CARA is a specialised driving-fitness centre operated by Vias institute. It assesses drivers whose medical or functional limitations may affect their ability to drive safely and can recommend restrictions or vehicle adaptations.
Can a Belgian driving licence contain medical restrictions?
Yes. If a driver is considered fit to drive only under certain conditions, those conditions can be recorded on an adapted driving licence using restriction codes.
Do professional drivers have stricter medical requirements in Belgium?
Yes. Drivers who use certain licence categories for paid passenger or goods transport are subject to group 2 medical fitness requirements and periodic medical examinations.

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