ScooterBelgium
An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Belgium. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.
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115. Scooter
A scooter is a two-wheeled motor vehicle typically characterised by a step-through frame, a platform or footrests for the rider and relatively small wheels. Scooters may use petrol or electric propulsion and can range from low-speed mopeds to more powerful vehicles legally classified as motorcycles.
The traffic rules applying to a scooter depend mainly on its maximum speed, power, engine capacity and legal vehicle category. Helmet, driving-licence, registration and road-position requirements therefore vary between countries and between different types of scooter.
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How is a scooter classified in Belgium?
Scooter is not a separate legal vehicle category. Depending on its technical characteristics, a scooter may be classified as a class A moped, class B moped or motorcycle.
What is the speed difference between class A and class B scooters in Belgium?
A class A moped has a maximum design speed of 25 km/h, while a class B moped can have a maximum design speed of up to 45 km/h.
Where should a moped scooter ride in Belgium?
A two-wheeled class A moped must generally use a usable mandatory cycle path. For a class B moped, use of the cycle path depends on the applicable speed limit and signs: where the limit is 50 km/h or less it may generally use certain cycle paths, while on roads with a higher limit it must generally use them when they are present and usable.

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