Gravilla sueltaBruselas
Normas de tráfico
Bruselas
1. Gravilla suelta
La gravilla suelta consiste en pequeñas piedras o áridos que quedan sobre la superficie de la carretera, a menudo después de obras o tratamientos del pavimento. Puede reducir la adherencia, aumentar la distancia de frenado y ser proyectada por otros vehículos, causando posibles daños en parabrisas u otros vehículos. El conductor debe reducir la velocidad, aumentar la distancia de seguimiento y evitar aceleraciones, frenadas o giros bruscos. También conviene dejar más espacio respecto a otros vehículos cuando sus neumáticos puedan lanzar piedras.
Is there a traffic sign for loose chippings in Belgium?
Yes. Belgium uses warning sign A17 for the projection of loose chippings. It warns drivers of a road section where stones or gravel may be thrown up by passing vehicles.
What should you do when you see the loose-chippings sign in Belgium?
Reduce speed where necessary, increase your following distance and avoid sudden manoeuvres. Drivers must adapt their speed to the road and traffic conditions, including a surface covered with loose stones.
Where can the loose-chippings warning sign be used in Belgium?
The A17 sign can be used where there is a risk of gravel or small stones being projected from the road surface, for example after certain roadworks or resurfacing treatments.
Can loose chippings damage another vehicle in Belgium?
Yes. Loose stones can be thrown up by tyres and damage windscreens, lights or bodywork. Keeping extra distance from other vehicles can reduce the risk.
Will Belgium’s new Road Code still use the loose-chippings warning sign?
Yes. The new Code of the Public Road retains A17 for the projection of loose chippings.
