U-turnBelgium
Traffic rules
Belgium
1. U-turn
A U-turn is a driving manoeuvre in which a vehicle turns around to travel in the opposite direction. It normally involves crossing part of the roadway and re-entering traffic facing the direction from which the vehicle came.
Before making a U-turn, the driver should check surrounding traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, signal when required and make sure there is enough visibility and space to complete the manoeuvre safely. U-turns may be prohibited by traffic signs or on particular types of roads.
Must you give way when making a U-turn in Belgium?
Yes. Turning around is considered a manoeuvre, so the driver making the U-turn must give way to other road users and only begin when the manoeuvre can be completed safely.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 12.4–12.5, 12bis, 13, 21.4 and 22.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 12.4–12.5, 12bis, 13, 21.4 and 22.2
Can you make a U-turn on a Belgian motorway or expressway?
No. Turning around is prohibited on motorways. The same prohibition also applies on expressways.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 12.4–12.5, 12bis, 13, 21.4 and 22.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 12.4–12.5, 12bis, 13, 21.4 and 22.2
