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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

Cyclists and speed pedelecs may proceed on red or amber.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.

What do Belgian B1 and B5 mean?

B1 means give way; B5 means stop and give way.

🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)

🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)

Must you always stop at a Belgian give-way sign?

No. You must stop only when necessary to give way or to obtain a clear view. If the road is clearly free, you may continue cautiously without making a complete stop.

🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)

🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 6, 12, 67.3 and 76 (B1/B5)

1. Stop and give way

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign B5 • Stop and give way. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B5 • Marquer l’arrêt et céder la priorité. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B5 • Stoppen en voorrang verlenen. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

2. Give way

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign B1 • Give way. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B1 • Céder la priorité. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B1 • Voorrang verlenen. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

English • Traffic sign B17 • Junction where priority from the right applies. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B17 • Carrefour où la priorité de droite est applicable. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B17 • Kruispunt waar de voorrang van rechts geldt. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

4. Cyclists and speed pedelecs may proceed on red or amber

This traffic sign permits cyclists and speed pedelecs to pass a red or amber traffic light in the direction indicated by the arrow. They must give way to other road users as required and proceed only when it is safe.

English • Traffic sign B22 • Cyclists and speed pedelec riders may pass the traffic lights referred to in articles 57 and 60 and continue in the direction or directions indicated by the arrows when those lights prohibit it, provided they give way to other road users on the public road (example). • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B22 • Autorisation pour les cyclistes et les conducteurs de speedpedelecs de franchir les signaux lumineux mentionnés aux articles 57 et 60 et de continuer dans la ou les directions indiquées par la ou les flèches lorsque ces signaux lumineux l’interdisent, à condition de céder la priorité aux autres usagers circulant sur la voie publique (exemple). • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B22 • Toelating voor fietsers en bestuurders van speedpedelecs om de in de artikelen 57 en 60 bedoelde verkeerslichten voorbij te rijden in de door de pijl of pijlen aangegeven richtingen, wanneer deze verkeerslichten het verbieden, onder de voorwaarde voorrang te verlenen aan de andere weggebruikers die zich op de openbare weg verplaatsen (voorbeeld). • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

5. Priority at the junction

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

English • Traffic sign B15 • Priority at the next junction. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B15 • Priorité au prochain carrefour. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B15 • Voorrang op het volgende kruispunt. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

6. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

English • Traffic sign B19 • Narrow passage. Give way to drivers coming from the opposite direction. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B19 • Passage étroit. Céder le passage aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B19 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang verlenen aan de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

7. Mandatory roundabout direction

This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.

English • Traffic sign D5 • Roundabout. Circulation in the direction indicated by the arrows is compulsory. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier D5 • Rond-point. Sens giratoire obligatoire dans le sens indiqué par les flèches. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord D5 • Rotonde. Verplicht rondgaand verkeer in de door de pijlen aangeduide richting. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

8. Start of a priority road

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

English • Traffic sign B9 • Priority road. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B9 • Voie prioritaire. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B9 • Voorrangsweg. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

9. End of the priority road

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

English • Traffic sign B11 • End of priority road. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B11 • Fin de voie prioritaire. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B11 • Einde van voorrangsweg. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.

10. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

English • Traffic sign B21 • Narrow passage. Priority over drivers coming from the opposite direction. • From 1 June 2027.

Français • Signal routier B21 • Passage étroit. Priorité de passage par rapport aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé. • Dès le 1er juin 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord B21 • Smalle doorgang. Voorrang ten opzichte van de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

SVG source: Wegcode.be • Verkeersborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Signaux routiers (FR)
Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original SVG unmodified.