ParkingFlanders
Traffic rules
Flanders
50. Parking
Parking means leaving a vehicle stationary at a place for a period of time rather than stopping only briefly because of traffic conditions or another immediate necessity. Many countries distinguish parking from a short stop made to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods, although the exact legal definition varies.
Parking may be permitted, restricted, reserved, time-limited or prohibited by traffic signs, road markings, parking zones and local regulations. Drivers must park without creating a danger or unnecessary obstruction and must comply with any conditions concerning payment, permits, vehicle categories or maximum parking duration.
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When is a vehicle considered parked in Belgium?
A vehicle is considered parked when it remains stationary for longer than necessary for passengers to get in or out or for goods to be loaded or unloaded. Refuelling a vehicle or charging the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle is also considered parking.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 23–27ter, 70–71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52
On which side of the road should you park in Belgium?
A parked vehicle must normally be positioned on the right-hand side relative to its direction of travel. On a one-way carriageway, it may be positioned on either side. A vehicle parked wholly or partly on the carriageway must normally be placed as far as possible from the centre, parallel with the edge and in a single line.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 23–27ter, 70–71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52
How does a Belgian blue parking zone work?
Where the parking-disc rules apply, the driver must place an approved parking disc visibly in the vehicle and set the arrow to the mark immediately following the arrival time. Unless the signs specify different conditions, the system applies from 09:00 to 18:00 on working days and allows a maximum parking period of two hours.
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgian Road Code, Articles 23–27ter, 70–71; Articles 23–27 and 51–52
How much space must remain between parked vehicles in Belgium?
Leave at least 1 metre both in front of and behind another stopped or parked vehicle. Do not prevent anyone from entering or moving their vehicle.
