Give way to oncoming trafficWallonia
24. Give way to oncoming traffic
Give way to oncoming traffic means that drivers must allow vehicles approaching from the opposite direction to pass first through a narrow section of road. The rule is normally indicated by a sign facing the direction that must yield and a corresponding priority sign facing oncoming traffic.
Drivers must reduce speed and stop when necessary before entering the narrow passage. They may continue only when they can do so safely and without obstructing oncoming traffic that has priority.
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Which Belgian sign means give way to oncoming traffic?
Traffic sign B19 requires drivers to give way to drivers approaching from the opposite direction through a narrow passage.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6–7, 10, 12.5, 15, 40ter and 67.3 (B19/B21)
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
English • Traffic sign B19 • Narrow passage. Obligation to give way to drivers coming from the opposite direction.
Français • Signal routier B19 • Passage étroit. Obligation de céder le passage aux conducteurs venant en sens opposé.
Nederlands • Verkeersbord B19 • Smalle doorgang. Gebod voorrang te verlenen aan de bestuurders die uit de tegenovergestelde richting komen.
Sources
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🔗 Wegcode.be • Artikel 67. Verkeersborden betreffende de voorrang (NL)
🔗 Codedelaroute.be • Article 67. Signaux relatifs à la priorité (FR)
Must you always stop at a Belgian sign requiring you to give way to oncoming traffic?
No. You must slow down and stop when necessary to give way. You may continue cautiously when the passage is clear and no oncoming driver with priority will be hindered.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6–7, 10, 12.5, 15, 40ter and 67.3 (B19/B21)
When may you enter the narrow passage?
You may enter only when you can clear it without forcing an oncoming driver to slow down, stop, reverse or alter course.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6–7, 10, 12.5, 15, 40ter and 67.3 (B19/B21)
Must you give way to an oncoming cyclist?
Yes. If the passage is too narrow to pass while maintaining the required lateral distance, wait until the cyclist has cleared it.
🔗 codex.vlaanderen.be • Belgian Road Code — articles 6–7, 10, 12.5, 15, 40ter and 67.3 (B19/B21)

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