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.
What does Belgian sign C33 mean?
Sign C33 prohibits drivers from turning around. The prohibition applies from the sign up to and including the next intersection.
Can you make a U-turn on a Belgian motorway or autoweg?
No. Turning around is prohibited on motorways. The same prohibition also applies on autowegen.
