Loose chippingsFlanders

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Flanders

1. Loose chippings

Loose chippings are small stones or gravel lying on the road surface, often after roadworks or surface treatment. They can reduce tyre grip, increase braking distance and be thrown into the air by passing vehicles, potentially damaging windscreens or other vehicles. Drivers should reduce speed, increase their following distance and avoid sudden acceleration, braking or steering. Extra space should also be kept from other vehicles where loose stones may be projected from their tyres.

Is there a traffic sign for loose chippings in Belgium?

Yes. Belgium uses warning sign A17 for the projection of loose chippings. It warns drivers of a road section where stones or gravel may be thrown up by passing vehicles.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code10,30–31 and66 — appropriate speed, visibility, fog lights and A17 loose chippings

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

English • Traffic sign A17 • Flying loose chippings.

Français • Signal routier A17 • Projection de gravillons.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord A17 • Kiezelprojectie.

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)

What should you do when you see the loose-chippings sign in Belgium?

Reduce speed where necessary, increase your following distance and avoid sudden manoeuvres. Drivers must adapt their speed to the road and traffic conditions, including a surface covered with loose stones.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code10,30–31 and66 — appropriate speed, visibility, fog lights and A17 loose chippings

Where can the loose-chippings warning sign be used in Belgium?

The A17 sign can be used where there is a risk of gravel or small stones being projected from the road surface, for example after certain roadworks or resurfacing treatments.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code10,30–31 and66 — appropriate speed, visibility, fog lights and A17 loose chippings

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

English • Traffic sign A17 • Flying loose chippings.

Français • Signal routier A17 • Projection de gravillons.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord A17 • Kiezelprojectie.

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)