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41. Intersection direction sign
An intersection direction sign shows the destinations and routes available at an approaching or current intersection. Arrows, road numbers, symbols and place names help drivers choose the correct direction and, where indicated, the correct traffic lane.
The sign provides route guidance but does not normally establish priority, permission to turn or a speed limit. Drivers must still obey traffic lights, regulatory signs, lane arrows, road markings and local traffic rules.
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Which Belgian signs guide drivers before an intersection?
Traffic signs F25 and F27 are Belgian advance direction signs, legally called voorwegwijzers.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 10, 12–14, 67.2, 71.2 (F25/F27), 72 and 77.1
🔗 wegcode.be • 1976 sign-placement order — article 12.8, statutory reproduction
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
English • Traffic sign F25 • Advance direction sign.
Français • Signal routier F25 • Signal de préavis.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F25 • Voorwegwijzer.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 71. Aanwijzingsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 71. Signaux d'indication (FR)
Junction directions and destinations.
English • Traffic sign F27 • Advance direction sign.
Français • Signal routier F27 • Signal de préavis.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F27 • Voorwegwijzer.
Sources
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 71. Aanwijzingsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 71. Signaux d'indication (FR)
How does a Belgian direction sign showing a junction diagram identify the priority road?
The road that has priority at the intersection is represented by a wider line.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 10, 12–14, 67.2, 71.2 (F25/F27), 72 and 77.1
🔗 wegcode.be • 1976 sign-placement order — article 12.8, statutory reproduction
How do Belgian advance direction signs with a junction diagram differ from signs with separate arrows?
One type shows a schematic drawing of the junction, with destinations linked to the roads. The other groups destinations in separate text-and-arrow sections without reproducing the junction as a road diagram.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 10, 12–14, 67.2, 71.2 (F25/F27), 72 and 77.1
🔗 wegcode.be • 1976 sign-placement order — article 12.8, statutory reproduction
Can Belgian advance direction signs with a junction diagram or separate arrows display kilometre distances?
No. Under the current Belgian placement rules, these two types of advance direction sign do not display kilometre distances. Other types of direction sign may show distances.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 10, 12–14, 67.2, 71.2 (F25/F27), 72 and 77.1
🔗 wegcode.be • 1976 sign-placement order — article 12.8, statutory reproduction
Does a guide sign change the speed limit?
No. The applicable regional, zonal, posted and vehicle-specific speed limits remain in force.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 10, 12–14, 67.2, 71.2 (F25/F27), 72 and 77.1
🔗 wegcode.be • 1976 sign-placement order — article 12.8, statutory reproduction

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