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1. Cyclist
A cyclist is a person who rides and controls a bicycle. Cyclists are road users and, in many countries, bicycles are legally treated as vehicles, meaning cyclists must follow many of the same traffic rules that apply to other drivers together with rules specifically intended for cycling.
Cyclists should use designated cycling facilities where required, obey traffic signs and signals and ride in a predictable and safe manner. The exact rules governing road position, priority, equipment and permitted cycling areas vary between countries.
Is a cyclist considered a driver in Belgium?
Yes. A bicycle is legally a vehicle, so a cyclist is considered a driver and must follow the traffic rules that apply to cyclists and drivers.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 2.13–2.15.3, 7ter, 8.2, 9.1.2, 36 and 44.4
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 2.13–2.15.3, 7ter, 8.2, 9.1.2, 36 and 44.4
Can a cyclist leave the cycle path in Belgium?
Yes, in certain situations. Cyclists may leave the cycle path to change direction, overtake, avoid an obstacle or when the cycle path is unusable because of conditions such as debris, mud, snow or a damaged surface.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 2.13–2.15.3, 7ter, 8.2, 9.1.2, 36 and 44.4
🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 2.13–2.15.3, 7ter, 8.2, 9.1.2, 36 and 44.4

Traffic rules
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