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A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'
What do Belgian B1 and B5 mean?
B1 means give way; B5 means stop and give way.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)
Must you always stop at a Belgian give-way sign?
No. You must stop only when necessary to give way or to obtain a clear view. If the road is clearly free, you may continue cautiously without making a complete stop.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)
1. Stop and give way
This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign B5 • Stop and give way.
Français • Signal routier B5 • Marquer l’arrêt et céder la priorité.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B5 • Stoppen en voorrang verlenen.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
2. Give way
This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.
English • Traffic sign B1 • Give way.
Français • Signal routier B1 • Céder la priorité.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrang verlenen.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign B17 • Junction where priority from the right applies.
Français • Signal routier B17 • Carrefour où la priorité de droite est applicable.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B17 • Kruispunt waar de voorrang van rechts geldt.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
4. Priority at the junction
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.
English • Traffic sign B15 • Priority of passage. The horizontal bar of the symbol may be modified to represent the road layout more clearly.
Français • Signal routier B15 • Priorité de passage. La barre horizontale du symbole peut être modifiée de façon à représenter plus clairement la disposition des lieux.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B15 • Voorrang. De horizontale streep van het symbool mag worden gewijzigd om duidelijker plaatsgesteldheid weer te geven.
5. Priority at the junction
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.
English • Traffic sign B15 • Priority of passage. The horizontal bar of the symbol may be modified to represent the road layout more clearly.
Français • Signal routier B15 • Priorité de passage. La barre horizontale du symbole peut être modifiée de façon à représenter plus clairement la disposition des lieux.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B15 • Voorrang. De horizontale streep van het symbool mag worden gewijzigd om duidelijker plaatsgesteldheid weer te geven.
6. Priority at the junction
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.
English • Traffic sign B15 • Priority of passage. The horizontal bar of the symbol may be modified to represent the road layout more clearly.
Français • Signal routier B15 • Priorité de passage. La barre horizontale du symbole peut être modifiée de façon à représenter plus clairement la disposition des lieux.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B15 • Voorrang. De horizontale streep van het symbool mag worden gewijzigd om duidelijker plaatsgesteldheid weer te geven.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
7. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.
English • Traffic sign B19 • Narrow passage. Obligation to give way to drivers coming from the opposite direction.
Français • Signal routier B19 • Passage étroit. Obligation de céder le passage aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B19 • Smalle doorgang. Gebod voorrang te verlenen aan de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
8. Mandatory roundabout direction
This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.
English • Traffic sign D5 • Compulsory roundabout circulation.
Français • Signal routier D5 • Sens giratoire obligatoire.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord D5 • Verplicht rondgaand verkeer.
9. Start of a priority road
This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.
English • Traffic sign B9 • Priority road.
Français • Signal routier B9 • Voie prioritaire.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B9 • Voorrangsweg.
10. End of the priority road
This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign B11 • End of priority road.
Français • Signal routier B11 • Fin de voie prioritaire.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B11 • Einde van voorrangsweg.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
11. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way
This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.
English • Traffic sign B21 • Narrow passage. Priority over drivers coming from the opposite direction.
Français • Signal routier B21 • Passage étroit. Priorité de passage par rapport aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B21 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang ten opzichte van de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
12. Crossroad shape
This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.
