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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.

Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Flanders

93. No vehicles

No vehicles indicates that vehicles are prohibited from entering the road, street or area beyond the sign. Unlike a one-way no-entry restriction, the prohibition normally applies to traffic approaching from both directions.

The exact road users covered by the restriction can vary between countries. Depending on local law, bicycles, mopeds, animal-drawn vehicles or other road users may also be prohibited. Supplementary signs may provide exceptions for residents, deliveries, cyclists, public transport or other authorised traffic.

No vehicles allowed except for cyclists. (Flanders, Belgium)
Wikimedia.org • Spotter2 • CC BY-SA
Which sign means no vehicles in Belgium?

The Belgian C3 sign, a white circular sign with a red border, means access prohibited in both directions for every driver. It closes the road to drivers entering from either end unless an exception applies.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code — Articles68.3 and65.2 — C3 and supplementary exceptions

Access prohibited in both directions. Access prohibited in both directions.

English • Traffic sign C3 • No access in either direction for any driver or rider.

Français • Signal routier C3 • Accès interdit, dans les deux sens, à tout conducteur.

Nederlands • Verkeersbord C3 • Verboden toegang, in beide richtingen, voor iedere bestuurder.

Sources

SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Vascer • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.

🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 68. Verbodsborden (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 68. Signaux d'interdiction (FR)

Does a Belgian no-vehicles sign also prohibit cyclists?

Yes, unless an exception is indicated. Cyclists are drivers and bicycles are vehicles under the Belgian Road Code. A supplementary bicycle panel can expressly exempt cyclists from the no-vehicles prohibition.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code — Articles68.3 and65.2 — C3 and supplementary exceptions

Can mopeds and speed pedelecs be exempted from a Belgian no-vehicles sign?

Yes. The appropriate supplementary panels can exempt cyclists and specified categories of moped riders or speed-pedelec riders from the no-vehicles prohibition.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian current Road Code — Articles68.3 and65.2 — C3 and supplementary exceptions

1 Flanders 2 Motorway 3 Expressway 4 Residential area 5 Built-up area 6 Zone 7 Speed limit 8 Bike path 9 Cycling street 10 Pedestrian zone 11 Speed bump 12 Customs 13 One-way traffic 14 Quay 15 Slope 16 Bus lane 17 Dead end 18 Stop sign 19 Give way 20 Roundabout 21 Priority road 22 Road narrowing 23 Priority over oncoming traffic 24 Give way to oncoming traffic 25 Pedestrian crossing 26 Railway crossing 27 Mandatory direction 28 Turn prohibition 29 School area 30 Crossing animals 31 Rockfall 32 Curve 33 Chevron 34 Wrong-way driving 35 Roadworks 36 Height limit 37 Width limit 38 Weight limit 39 Radar speed sign 40 Selective barriers 41 Intersection direction sign 42 Priority at the next junction 43 Traffic lights 44 Pedestrian lights 45 Driving licence 46 Location marker 47 Traffic mirror 48 International border 49 Cycling route 50 Parking 51 No parking 52 Kiss and ride 53 Parking meter 54 Traffic management 55 Reversing 56 Uncontrolled crossroad 57 Road surface 58 Ring road 59 Cycle highway 60 Licence plate 61 Charging station 62 Dangers 63 Turn on red 64 Identity card 65 Fire risk 66 Pedestrian 67 Moped 68 Car 69 Truck 70 Bus 71 Police 72 Ambulance 73 Tram lights 74 European emission standard 75 Pothole 76 Public square 77 Path 78 Particulates 79 Air pollution 80 Rush hour 81 Road code 82 Street gutter 83 Cargo bike 84 Forestry vehicle 85 Construction vehicle 86 Semi-trailer truck 87 Trolleybus 88 Speed pedelec 89 Delivery vehicle 90 Idling 91 Tow truck 92 Four-wheel drive 93 No vehicles 94 Bicycle 95 Motorcycle equipment 96 Railcar 97 Rail track 98 Public transport 99 Caravan 100 Trailer ...