Roller skatesFlanders
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121. Roller skates
Roller skates are footwear fitted with wheels that allow a person to move by skating over a smooth surface. Traditional roller skates usually have four wheels arranged in two pairs, while inline skates have their wheels arranged in a single line.
Roller skaters should maintain control, adapt their speed to the surroundings and watch carefully for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and uneven surfaces. Where roller skating is permitted and which traffic rules apply vary between countries.
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How are roller skates classified in Belgium?
Roller skates are considered a non-motorised personal mobility device under Belgian traffic rules.
Is a roller skater considered a pedestrian in Belgium?
Yes, when travelling no faster than walking pace. In that situation, the roller skater must follow the traffic rules that apply to pedestrians.
What rules apply when a roller skater travels faster than walking pace in Belgium?
When travelling faster than walking pace, the roller skater is treated as a cyclist and must follow the traffic rules applying to cyclists, including the applicable rules concerning road position and cycle facilities.

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