Speed bumpFlanders
Traffic rules
Flanders
11. Speed bump
A speed bump is a raised traffic-calming device placed across all or part of a road to make drivers reduce their speed. It is commonly used near homes, schools, crossings, parking areas and other places where low vehicle speeds are important.
Speed bumps vary in shape, height and legal status. Drivers should approach them at a low, controlled speed and follow any warning signs or speed limits that apply.
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How can you recognise a regulated raised device?
It may be announced by warning sign A14 and indicated at its location by sign F87. At an intersection, it may be announced using A14 alone. Raised devices inside a Zone 30 are also covered by the special rules.
Warning for a speed bump.
English • Traffic sign A14 • Raised traffic-calming feature or features.
Français • Signal routier A14 • Dispositif(s) surélevé(s).
Nederlands • Verkeersbord A14 • Verhoogde inrichting(en).
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)
Speed bump.
English • Traffic sign F87 • Raised traffic-calming feature or features.
Français • Signal routier F87 • Dispositif(s) surélevé(s).
Nederlands • Verkeersbord F87 • Verhoogde inrichting(en).
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)
What changes for speed bumps under Belgium’s new Road Code?
Belgium’s new Code of the Public Road takes effect on 1 June 2027. Unlike many other Belgian traffic signs, the signs relating to speed bumps keep their existing numbers: traffic sign A14 warns of a raised traffic-calming device, while traffic sign F87 indicates the raised device itself. The new Road Code defines a raised device as an installation placed across the public road to reduce traffic speed. Overtaking and stopping on the carriageway are prohibited on such raised devices.
🔗 wegcode.be • Code of the Public Road (from 1 June 2027), Provisions applicable from 1 June 2027
Must you always drive at exactly 30 km/h?
No. Thirty kilometres per hour is the maximum. Drivers must cross more slowly when required by the shape of the device, the vehicle, weather, visibility, pedestrians or other traffic conditions.
When does the Belgian 30 km/h rule apply?
It applies to regulated raised devices announced by A14 and F87, devices at intersections announced by A14, and raised devices situated within a Zone 30 marked by F4a and F4b.
May you stop or park on a Belgian raised device?
No. Stopping and parking on a raised device are prohibited unless a local regulation expressly provides otherwise.
