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102. 消防車
消防車は、消防・救助機関が消防士、消火設備、救助設備、水を火災、衝突事故、その他の緊急現場へ運ぶため使用する緊急車両です。消火、救助、高所作業など用途別にさまざまな種類があります。
緊急出動中は警光灯とサイレンを使用し、優先権や一部交通規則の例外が認められる場合があります。他の道路利用者は緊急車両に関する現地規則に従い、十分な空間を空け、通行を妨げないようにします。
Is a fire truck a priority vehicle in Belgium?
Yes, when it meets the requirements for a priority vehicle. Belgian law expressly recognises fire-service vehicles among the vehicles whose drivers receive special exemptions while carrying out an urgent mission.
What should you do when a Belgian fire truck approaches with its siren?
You must immediately clear the way and give priority. You must stop if necessary so that the fire truck can pass safely.
Must a Belgian fire truck use its blue flashing lights during an urgent mission?
Yes. A priority vehicle must use its blue flashing lights when carrying out an urgent mission.
Must a Belgian fire truck use its siren during every urgent journey?
No. The special audible warning device may only be used during an urgent mission, but the Road Code does not require it to be used continuously throughout every urgent journey.
What if a fire truck has blue lights on but no siren?
The specific obligation requiring every road user to immediately clear the way and give priority applies when the special audible warning announces the approach of the priority vehicle. Drivers should nevertheless remain alert and avoid obstructing a fire truck displaying blue flashing lights.
Can a Belgian fire truck pass a red traffic light?
Yes, under specific conditions. A priority vehicle using its special audible warning may pass a red traffic light at moderate speed, provided this does not create danger for other road users.
Can a Belgian fire truck depart from ordinary traffic rules?
Yes. A fire-service vehicle carrying out an urgent mission may depart from many provisions of the Belgian Road Code. Certain specifically listed safety rules and orders from authorised persons must still be respected.
Can a Belgian fire truck exceed the speed limit?
Yes, when the urgent mission justifies it. Priority vehicles carrying out an urgent mission can be exempted from ordinary speed restrictions and posted C43 speed limits under the conditions provided by Belgian law.
Can a fire truck use the emergency lane in Belgium?
Yes. A priority vehicle carrying out an urgent mission may use the emergency lane, allowing it to reach an incident when the normal traffic lanes are congested or blocked.
What should you do in congestion when a Belgian fire truck approaches?
Keep the required emergency corridor clear and create as much safe space as possible. Do not drive into the emergency corridor yourself or obstruct the route needed by emergency vehicles.
Can you follow a Belgian fire truck through an emergency corridor?
No. The emergency corridor and other space created for priority vehicles must remain available for authorised emergency traffic. Ordinary drivers may not use it simply to bypass congestion.
What should you do near a fire truck stopped at an emergency?
Reduce speed, leave sufficient space and remain especially alert. Firefighters, hoses and rescue equipment may occupy the carriageway, and police or emergency personnel may temporarily control or divert traffic.
Does a Belgian fire truck have emergency exemptions when it is not on an urgent mission?
Not merely because it belongs to the fire service. The broad exemptions available to the driver of a fire-service priority vehicle apply when the vehicle is carrying out an urgent mission. Otherwise, the ordinary traffic rules generally apply unless another specific exception exists.
