Emergency telephoneBelgium
Traffic rules
Belgium
1. Emergency telephone
An emergency telephone is a dedicated roadside or tunnel telephone that connects road users directly with an emergency, traffic-control or roadside-assistance centre. Emergency telephones are commonly installed in tunnels, along motorways or at other locations where quickly reporting an accident, breakdown or fire is important. They can provide operators with useful information about the caller’s location and may remain available where mobile-phone reception is poor.
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.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Code71.2 — tunnel aid/exit signs
What is the difference between a telephone sign and an emergency-telephone sign in Belgium?
A telephone sign indicates an ordinary telephone facility. An emergency-telephone sign specifically indicates a telephone for requesting emergency assistance and is used for an aid station in a tunnel equipped with such a telephone.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Code71.2 — tunnel aid/exit signs
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.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Code71.2 — tunnel aid/exit signs
