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Traffic rules
Brussels
32. Curve
A curve is a section of road that changes direction to the left or right. A sharp, unexpected or poorly visible curve can reduce a driver’s view of approaching traffic, stopped vehicles, pedestrians and other hazards.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within their lane and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration. Warning signs may indicate the direction of the first curve or a series of successive curves.
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Which Belgian signs warn of dangerous curves?
Belgian traffic signs A1a, A1b, A1c and A1d warn of dangerous curves.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 8.3, 10.1, 17.1–17.2, 24(6), 66.1 and 66.4 (A1)
Warning for a curve to the left.
English • Traffic sign A1a • Dangerous bend. Left-hand bend.
Français • Signal routier A1a • Virage dangereux. Virage à gauche.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1a • Gevaarlijke bocht. Bocht naar links.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)
Warning for a curve to the right.
English • Traffic sign A1b • Dangerous bend. Right-hand bend.
Français • Signal routier A1b • Virage dangereux. Virage à droite.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1b • Gevaarlijke bocht. Bocht naar rechts.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
English • Traffic sign A1c • Dangerous bend. Double bend or a series of more than two bends, the first to the left.
Français • Signal routier A1c • Virage dangereux. Double virage ou succession de plus de deux virages, le premier à gauche.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1c • Gevaarlijke bocht. Dubbele bocht of opeenvolging van meer dan twee bochten, de eerste naar links.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
English • Traffic sign A1d • Dangerous bend. Double bend or a series of more than two bends, the first to the right.
Français • Signal routier A1d • Virage dangereux. Double virage ou succession de plus de deux virages, le premier à droite.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A1d • Gevaarlijke bocht. Dubbele bocht of opeenvolging van meer dan twee bochten, de eerste naar rechts.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 66. Gevaarsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 66. Signaux de danger (FR)
Can a panel indicate the distance to the curve?
Yes. A supplementary distance panel may indicate approximately how far ahead the dangerous curve begins.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 8.3, 10.1, 17.1–17.2, 24(6), 66.1 and 66.4 (A1)
Does a Belgian dangerous-curve warning sign impose a speed limit?
No. The applicable regional, zonal, posted and vehicle-specific speed limits remain in force.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 8.3, 10.1, 17.1–17.2, 24(6), 66.1 and 66.4 (A1)
Must you sometimes drive below the speed limit?
Yes. Belgian drivers must adapt their speed to the road layout, visibility, weather, traffic and vehicle condition and remain able to stop before a foreseeable obstruction.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 8.3, 10.1, 17.1–17.2, 24(6), 66.1 and 66.4 (A1)
May you stop or park in a Belgian curve?
Stopping and parking on the carriageway are prohibited in a curve when visibility is insufficient.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 8.3, 10.1, 17.1–17.2, 24(6), 66.1 and 66.4 (A1)
