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Traffic signsFlanders

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Flanders. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

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Information signs

An information sign identifies a route, destination, facility or regulated road or area. Some carry legal consequences, so apply the actual sign meaning and local traffic code.

Country border. Start of a priority road. End of the priority road. Start of a built-up area. End of the built-up area. City limit. Start of a motorway. End of the motorway. Start of an expressway. End of the expressway. Start of a residential area. End of the residential area. Start of a zone for pedestrians. End of the zone for pedestrians. Start of a zone for cyclists. End of the zone for cyclists. Start of an optional cycle path. End of an optional cycle path. Bike box. Reserved road for the indicated road users. End of reserved road. Start of roadworks. End of roadworks. Start of a tunnel. Warning for cyclists when turning right. Speed bump. Crossing for pedestrians. Crossing for cyclists. Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way. Dead end street. Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. Road with one-way traffic. Lane for buses. Overview of the lanes and their direction. Maximum speed of a lane. General information about the directions. Junction directions and destinations. Junction layout, directions and destinations. Detour directions at the intersection. Direction of the route for cyclists. Detour for cyclists. Direction of the route for pedestrians. Detour for pedestrians. Diversion of lanes. Temporary diversion of lanes. Diversion of lanes ahead. Temporary diversion of lanes ahead. End of a lane. Temporary lane end. Temporary lane end ahead. Overview of temporary lanes. Temporary median strip diversion. Temporary median strip diversion ahead. Detour. End of detour. Runaway truck ramp. Emergency stopping place with SOS telephone. Hospital. Parking allowed. Direction to parking area. Covered car park. Direction to covered car park. Secured parking. Direction to secured parking. Start of a parking zone. End of the parking zone. Place where you can let other vehicles pass. Passing left or right allowed. Pedestrian overpass. Direction to pedestrian overpass. Pedestrian underpass. Direction to pedestrian underpass. Traffic information radio. Fire extinguisher. First aid. Café. Restaurant. Picnic site. Youth hostel. Hotel. Camping site. Caravan site. Camper site. Information point. Public toilet. Telephone. Emergency telephone. Viewpoint. Petrol station. Charging station. Ordinary road number. E-route number. Motorway number. Ring road number. Emergency exit. Direction to emergency exit. Signpost with distance to location. Direction to the motorway. Recommended route for cyclists. Recommended route for cyclists to a tourist destination. Direction to a restaurant. Signpost to ring road. Signpost to river for tourists. River. Direction to a railway station. Signpost to tourist location. Start of airport zone. End of airport zone.
Can Belgian information signs carry legal consequences?

Yes. F1a/F1b mark entry to a built-up area, where its traffic rules apply.

🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 2.12, 5, 11 and 71 (F-series and built-up-area boundaries)

🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 2.12, 5, 11 and 71 (F-series and built-up-area boundaries)

Start of a built-up area. Start of a built-up area.

English • Traffic sign F1b • Beginning of a built-up area. This sign is placed on the right at every entrance to a built-up area; it may be repeated on the left.

Français • Signal routier F1b • Commencement d'une agglomération. Ce signal est placé à droite, à chaque accès d'une agglomération; il peut être répété à gauche.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F1b • Begin van een bebouwde kom. Dit verkeersbord wordt rechts geplaatst op elke toegangsweg tot een bebouwde kom; het mag links herhaald worden.

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 can you recognise a built-up area in Belgium?

A built-up area begins at a built-up-area sign showing a buildings symbol, which may also display the place name. It ends at the corresponding end sign. After that sign, the rules applicable outside built-up areas take effect unless another sign indicates otherwise.

🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 2.12, 5, 11 and 71 (F-series and built-up-area boundaries)

🔗 wegcode.be • Road Code of 1 December 1975 — 2.12, 5, 11 and 71 (F-series and built-up-area boundaries)

101. Direction to a restaurant

This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named restaurant. Follow the arrow to reach it.

Direction to a restaurant.

English • Traffic sign F37 • Direction sign: hotel or motel, restaurant, café, campsite, caravan site, motorhome site, youth hostel or picnic area. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F37 • Wegwijzer: hotel of motel, restaurant, drankgelegenheid, kampeerterrein, kampeeraanhangwagenterrein, kampeerwagenterrein, jeugdherberg, picknickplaats. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

102. Signpost to ring road

This traffic sign indicates the direction to a ring road that routes traffic around a city or town. Follow the arrow to join the ring road.

Signpost to ring road.

English • Traffic sign F33a • Direction sign from a distance: airport, trade-fair hall or exhibition centre, port, car ferry, business park or hospital. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F33a • Wegwijzer op afstand: luchthaven, beurs- of tentoonstellingshal, haven, car-ferry, zone met economische activiteiten, ziekenhuis. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

103. Signpost to river for tourists

This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named river or another tourist attraction associated with it. Follow the arrow to reach the destination.

Signpost to river for tourists.

English • Traffic sign F33b • Direction sign from a distance: tourist valley or watercourse. The distance in kilometres may be shown on the sign. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F33b • Wegwijzer op afstand: vallei of waterloop van toeristische aard. De afstand in kilometer kan op de wegwijzer aangeduid zijn. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

104. River

This traffic sign indicates the river or other watercourse being crossed. It is an information sign and does not impose a traffic rule.

River.

English • Traffic sign F44 • Watercourse. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F44 • Waterloop. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

105. Direction to a railway station

This traffic sign indicates the direction to a nearby railway station. Follow the arrow to reach the station serving the named location.

Direction to a railway station.

English • Traffic sign F34a • Direction sign near public facilities and establishments or those serving the public interest, such as a railway station, hospital, town hall or municipal offices, or post office. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F34a • Wegwijzer in de nabijheid van inrichtingen en etablissementen die openbaar zijn of van algemeen belang, bijvoorbeeld een treinstation, een ziekenhuis, een stadhuis of gemeentehuis, een postkantoor. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

106. Signpost to tourist location

This traffic sign indicates the direction to the named tourist attraction or place of interest. The symbol may identify the type of attraction or a well-known landmark.

Signpost to tourist location.

English • Traffic sign F33c • Direction sign from a distance: sports centre, stadium or indoor sports hall, historic monument, ruins, monastery or abbey, cultural park, leisure park or amusement park, notable monument or site, nature park, tourist information point or viewpoint. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord F33c • Wegwijzer op afstand: sportcentrum of stadium of omnisporthal, historisch monument, ruïnes, klooster of abdij, cultureel park of recreatie- of pretpark, monument of merkwaardig landschap, natuurpark, trefpunt voor toeristische informatie, uitkijkpunt. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

107. Start of airport zone

This traffic sign indicates the start of an airport zone. Special traffic rules or access conditions may apply within the zone. Follow the applicable traffic signs and any instructions given by authorised personnel.

Start of airport zone.

English • Traffic sign R21 • Beginning of an airport zone. The applicable maximum speed may be displayed for information at the bottom right. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord R21 • Begin van een luchthavengebied. De maximale snelheid die er geldt, kan rechtsonder als aanwijzing op het verkeersbord aangeduid zijn. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.

108. End of airport zone

This traffic sign indicates the end of the airport zone. Special rules associated with the airport zone end at this point. Other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may still apply.

End of airport zone.

English • Traffic sign R23 • End of an airport zone. • From 1 June 2027.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord R23 • Einde van een luchthavengebied. • Vanaf 1 juni 2027.

Sources

Image source: Wegcode.be
🔗 Wegcode.be • Sign overview
🔗 Wegcode.be • Original files. Original PNG unmodified.