Shared-use pathBelgium
Traffic rules
Belgium
1. Shared-use path
A shared-use path is a path or part of a road intended for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. Unlike facilities where pedestrians and cyclists have clearly separated sections, users of a shared-use path normally travel within the same general space.
Because users may travel at very different speeds, cyclists should approach pedestrians carefully, adapt their speed and leave sufficient space when passing. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
Which Belgian sign indicates a shared-use path?
The Belgian D10 sign indicates a part of the public road reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
Must cyclists use a signposted shared-use path in Belgium?
Generally, yes. Cyclists must use the part of the public road indicated by D10. However, where the speed limit is 50 km/h or less, riders of recumbent bicycles and velomobiles no wider than 1 metre may choose between the cycle path, the D10 road part and the carriageway.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
Can a speed pedelec use a signposted shared-use path in Belgium?
No. Under the current Belgian rules, speed pedelecs may use certain cycle paths and separated pedestrian and cycle paths according to the applicable speed and signage rules. They may not use a path indicated by the shared-use sign showing pedestrian and bicycle symbols together without a dividing line.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 9.1.2 and 69.4 (D10)
