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A traffic sign is a standardised visual symbol placed along roads to guide, warn, or regulate drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These signs provide essential information about road conditions, rules, directions, and potential hazards, helping to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. They come in various shapes and colours—such as triangular warning signs, circular prohibitory or mandatory signs, and rectangular information signs—each designed for quick recognition and clear understanding.
How are current Belgian traffic signs classified?
The A series mainly consists of warning signs. They warn road users of a danger ahead, such as dangerous curves, road narrowing, slippery roads, pedestrian crossings or railway crossings.
The B series contains priority signs. These signs regulate matters such as giving way, stopping, priority roads, priority from the right and priority at narrow passages.
The C series contains prohibition and restriction signs. They can prohibit access, restrict particular categories of vehicles, impose a maximum speed or prohibit certain manoeuvres.
The D series contains mandatory signs. They can require drivers to follow a particular direction or require certain road users to use a designated part of the public road.
The E series contains signs concerning stopping and parking. They can prohibit stopping or parking or indicate and regulate parking places.
The F series mainly contains indication signs and signs establishing particular traffic situations, such as motorways, built-up areas, one-way roads, bus lanes, pedestrian crossings and dead-end roads.
Are Belgian traffic signs legally binding?
Yes. Road users must obey Belgian traffic signs when they are regular in form, sufficiently visible and installed in accordance with the applicable rules.
What takes priority if Belgian traffic instructions, signs and rules conflict?
Instructions from authorised persons take priority over traffic signs and ordinary traffic rules. Traffic signs take priority over ordinary rules. Operating traffic lights normally displace priority signs on the same road at that location, but this does not apply to flashing amber lights, overhead lane-control lights or B22/B23 exceptions for the authorised cycle movements.
Can an additional sign change the meaning of a Belgian traffic sign?
Yes. An additional sign placed below a traffic sign can supplement, specify or limit its meaning. It may indicate matters such as a distance, the length of a regulation, a period, a particular vehicle category or an exception.
When do Belgium’s new traffic signs become valid?
Belgium’s new Code of the Public Road and its sign meanings are scheduled to take effect on 1 June 2027. Until then, follow the current Road Code. Existing signs have transition arrangements under the new Code; the applicable deadline depends on the sign.
🔗 wegcode.be • Code of the Public Road (from 1 June 2027), Provisions applicable from 1 June 2027
🔗 mobilit.belgium.be • Belgian Federal Mobility Service, commencement date
🔗 wegcode.be • Vias/Wegcode,2027 federal and regional transition overview
Are temporary traffic signs legally binding in Belgium?
Yes. Temporary traffic signs installed by the competent authority or in accordance with the applicable roadworks rules must be obeyed just like other applicable traffic signs.
151. Restaurant
This traffic sign indicates a restaurant. A restaurant is a place where prepared meals and drinks are served to customers.
152. Youth hostel
This traffic sign indicates a youth hostel. A youth hostel provides relatively simple accommodation, often with shared rooms or communal facilities, and is commonly used by individual travellers and groups.
153. Hotel
This traffic sign indicates a hotel. A hotel provides overnight accommodation in individual rooms and may offer additional services such as reception, meals or other guest facilities.
154. Camping site
This traffic sign indicates a camping site. The designated area provides accommodation for people staying in tents.
155. Caravan site
This traffic sign indicates a caravan site. The designated area provides parking or accommodation for caravans.
156. Information point
This traffic sign indicates an information point. Information about the local area, destinations or available services can be obtained there.
157. Telephone
This traffic sign indicates the location of a telephone available for public use.
158. Emergency telephone
This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.
159. Petrol station
This traffic sign indicates a petrol station. Fuel for motor vehicles is available at the indicated location. The available fuel types may be shown on the sign or accompanying information.
160. 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.
161. Ordinary road number
This traffic sign indicates an ordinary road number. The number identifies the road or route and can be used to follow directions and route signs.
162. E-route number
This traffic sign indicates an E-route number. E-routes form part of the international European road network and are identified by the letter E followed by a route number.
163. Motorway number
This traffic sign indicates a motorway number. The number identifies the motorway and helps road users follow the correct route.
164. Ring road number
This traffic sign indicates a ring road number. The number identifies a route that forms or follows a ring around a city or another area.
165. Emergency exit
This traffic sign indicates an emergency exit. The exit provides an evacuation route to be used when leaving the area in an emergency.
166. Direction to emergency exit
This traffic sign indicates the direction to an emergency exit. Follow the indicated direction to reach the evacuation route or emergency exit.
167. Signpost with distance to location
This traffic sign indicates the direction and remaining distance to the named destination.
168. Direction to the motorway
This traffic sign indicates the direction to a motorway and the destination reached by following it.
169. Recommended route for cyclists
This traffic sign indicates a recommended route for cyclists toward the named destination. Follow the arrow to continue along the suggested cycling route.
170. Recommended route for cyclists to a tourist destination
This traffic sign indicates a recommended route for cyclists to a tourist destination. Follow the arrow to continue along the suggested cycling route.
171. Direction to a restaurant
This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named restaurant. Follow the arrow to reach it.
172. Signpost to ring road
This traffic sign indicates the direction to a ring road that routes traffic around a city or town. Follow the arrow to join the ring road.
173. Signpost to river for tourists
This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named river or another tourist attraction associated with it. Follow the arrow to reach the destination.
174. River
This traffic sign indicates the river or other watercourse being crossed. It is an information sign and does not impose a traffic rule.
175. Direction to a railway station
This traffic sign indicates the direction to a nearby railway station. Follow the arrow to reach the station serving the named location.
176. Signpost to tourist location
This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named tourist attraction or place of interest. The symbol may identify the type of attraction or a well-known landmark.
177. Start of airport zone
This traffic sign indicates the start of an airport zone. Special traffic rules or access conditions may apply within the zone. Follow the applicable traffic signs and any instructions given by authorised personnel.
178. End of airport zone
This traffic sign indicates the end of the airport zone. Special rules associated with the airport zone end at this point. Other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may still apply.
179. For people with disabilities
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to people with disabilities. Any permit or eligibility requirements depend on the applicable sign and local rules.
English • Supplementary plate used with E9-series signs to indicate that the parking space is reserved for vehicles used by people with disabilities.
Français • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux de la série E9 pour indiquer que l'emplacement de stationnement est réservé aux véhicules utilisés par des personnes handicapées.
Nederlands • Onderbord gebruikt samen met de E9-reeks dat aanduidt dat de parkeerplaats voorbehouden is voor voertuigen die gebruikt worden door personen met een beperking.
180. For personal transporters
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to personal transporters. The vehicle types included in this category depend on the applicable local definitions.
English • Traffic sign M21 • Supplementary plate used with sign E9a. The plate indicates places where personal mobility devices may be placed.
Français • Signal routier M21 • Panonceau utilisé avec le signal E9a. Le panonceau indique les emplacements où les engins de déplacement peuvent être placés.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M21 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met E9a. Het onderbord duidt de plaatsen aan waar voortbewegingstoestellen mogen geplaatst worden.
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🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
181. For cyclists
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists.
English • Traffic sign M1 • Supplementary plate used with signs B1 and B5 to indicate that those signs apply only to cyclists.
Français • Signal routier M1 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux B1 et B5 pour indiquer que ces signaux ne concernent que les cyclistes.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M1 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met B1 en B5 om aan te duiden dat die verkeersborden alleen betrekking hebben op fietsers.
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Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
182. For cyclists and mopeds
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists and mopeds.
English • Traffic sign M8 • Supplementary plate used with signs B1 and B5 to indicate that those signs apply only to cyclists and two-wheeled moped riders.
Français • Signal routier M8 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux B1 et B5 pour indiquer que ces signaux ne concernent que les cyclistes et les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs à deux roues.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M8 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met B1 en B5 om aan te duiden dat die verkeersborden alleen betrekking hebben op fietsers en bestuurders van tweewielige bromfietsen.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
183. For cyclists and class P mopeds (speed pedelecs)
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to cyclists and class P mopeds (speed pedelecs).
English • Traffic sign M20 • Supplementary plate used with sign E9a. The plate indicates that parking is reserved for cycles and speed pedelecs.
Français • Signal routier M20 • Panonceau utilisé avec le signal E9a. Le panonceau indique que le stationnement est réservé aux vélos et aux speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M20 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met E9a. Het onderbord duidt aan dat het parkeren voorbehouden is voor fietsen en speed pedelecs.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
184. For class P mopeds (speed pedelecs)
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to class P mopeds (speed pedelecs).
English • Traffic sign M19 • Supplementary plate used with sign E9a. The plate indicates that parking is reserved for speed pedelecs.
Français • Signal routier M19 • Panonceau utilisé avec le signal E9a. Le panonceau indique que le stationnement est réservé aux speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M19 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met E9a. Het onderbord duidt aan dat het parkeren voorbehouden is voor speed pedelecs.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
185. For electric vehicles
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to electric vehicles. Any charging, parking or access conditions depend on the main sign and applicable local rules.
English • Supplementary plate used with E9-series signs to indicate that the parking space is reserved for electric vehicles.
Français • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux de la série E9 pour indiquer que l'emplacement de stationnement est réservé aux véhicules électriques.
Nederlands • Onderbord gebruikt samen met de E9-reeks dat aanduidt dat de parkeerplaats voorbehouden is voor elektrische voertuigen.
186. For carpooling
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to vehicles used for carpooling. Any required number of occupants depends on the applicable local rules.
187. For taxis
This supplementary sign indicates that the main traffic sign applies specifically to taxis.
English • Supplementary plate used with E9-series signs, naming the vehicle category for which parking is reserved. Other possible inscriptions include ‘5 t’, ‘residents’, ‘parking card’ and ‘shared cars’.
Français • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux de la série E9, avec mention de la catégorie de véhicules à laquelle le stationnement est réservé. D'autres mentions possibles sont notamment « 5 t », « riverains », « carte de stationnement », « voitures partagées », etc.
Nederlands • Onderbord gebruikt samen met de E9-reeks met de vermelding van de categorie van voertuigen voor dewelke het parkeren voorbehouden is. Andere mogelijke opschriften zijn o.a. • 5 t, bewoners, parkeerkaart, autodelen, ...
188. Cyclists allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.
English • Traffic sign M2 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists.
Français • Signal routier M2 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M2 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
189. Cyclists allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use.
English • Traffic sign M2 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists.
Français • Signal routier M2 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M2 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
190. Cyclists and mopeds allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and mopeds are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.
English • Traffic sign M3bis • Supplementary plate used with signs C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists, class A and B moped riders, or speed pedelec riders.
Français • Signal routier M3bis • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes, aux conducteurs de cyclomoteurs de classes A et B, ni aux speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M3bis • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers en bestuurders van bromfietsen klasse A en B, en speedpedelecs.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
191. Cyclists and class A mopeds allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and class A mopeds are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.
English • Traffic sign M3 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists or class A moped riders.
Français • Signal routier M3 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes ni aux conducteurs de cyclomoteurs de classe A.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M3 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers en bestuurders van bromfietsen klasse A.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
192. Cyclists and class P mopeds allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and class P mopeds (speed pedelecs) are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.
English • Traffic sign M11 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists or speed pedelec riders.
Français • Signal routier M11 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes ni aux conducteurs de speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M11 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers en bestuurders van speedpedelecs.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
193. Cyclists and class A and P mopeds allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and class A and P mopeds are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.
English • Traffic sign M12 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists, class A moped riders or speed pedelec riders.
Français • Signal routier M12 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes, aux conducteurs de cyclomoteurs de classe A ni aux conducteurs de speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M12 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers en bestuurders van bromfietsen klasse A en speedpedelecs.
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SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
194. Cyclists and class A mopeds allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that cyclists and class A mopeds are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or movement.
English • Traffic sign M3 • Supplementary plate used with signs C1, C3 and C31 to indicate that the prohibition does not apply to cyclists or class A moped riders.
Français • Signal routier M3 • Panonceau utilisé avec les signaux C1, C3 et C31 pour indiquer que l'interdiction ne s'applique pas aux cyclistes ni aux conducteurs de cyclomoteurs de classe A.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M3 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met C1, C3 en C31 om aan te duiden dat het verbod niet geldt voor fietsers en bestuurders van bromfietsen klasse A.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
195. Carpooling allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles used for carpooling are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access or use. Any required number of occupants depends on the applicable local rules.
196. Buses allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that buses are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict their access or use. The bus categories covered depend on the applicable local definitions.
197. Permit holders and delivery vehicles allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that vehicles with the required permit and delivery vehicles are allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access or use.
198. Local traffic allowed
This supplementary sign indicates that local traffic is allowed where the main traffic sign would otherwise restrict access. Which journeys or road users qualify as local traffic depends on the applicable local rules.
199. Mandatory for class B mopeds
This supplementary sign indicates that the mandatory rule shown by the main traffic sign also applies to class B mopeds. Class B moped riders must follow the indicated requirement.
English • Traffic sign M6 • Supplementary plate used with sign D7 where the cycle track must also be used by class B moped riders.
Français • Signal routier M6 • Panonceau utilisé avec le signal D7 lorsque la piste cyclable doit également être empruntée par les conducteurs de cyclomoteurs de classe B.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M6 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met D7 als het fietspad gevolgd moet worden door bestuurders van bromfietsen klasse B.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)
200. Mandatory for class P mopeds
This supplementary sign indicates that the mandatory rule shown by the main traffic sign also applies to class P mopeds (speed pedelecs). Their riders must follow the indicated requirement.
English • Traffic sign M13 • Supplementary plate used with sign D7 where the cycle track must be used by speed pedelec riders.
Français • Signal routier M13 • Panonceau utilisé avec le signal D7 lorsque la piste cyclable doit être empruntée par les conducteurs de speed pedelecs.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord M13 • Onderbord gebruikt samen met D7 als het fietspad gevolgd moet worden door bestuurders van speedpedelecs.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Userc11 • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 65. Algemene bepalingen (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 65. Dispositions générales (FR)