Guide to driving in Belgium

Country code

BE

Time zone

UTC+1

Local currency

EUR
Euro

Calling code

32

Electrical voltage

230V

Member of

EU

National holidays

1.1.2011    New Year's Day
22.4.2011    Easter
1.5.2011    Labour Day
2.6.2011    Ascension Day
13.6.2011    Whit Monday
11.7.2011    Flemish Community Holiday
21.7.2011    Independence Day
15.8.2011    Assumption
27.9.2011    French Community Holiday
1.11.2011    All Saints Day
11.11.2011    Armistice Day
15.11.2011    German Community Holiday
25.12.2011    Christmas   
26.12.2011    Boxing Day

Useful telephone numbers and websites

112    Police
112    Medical
112    Fire

The maximum permitted level of alcohol in the blood

not allowed, only hands-free unit

Seat belts

compulsory

Safety jacket

compulsory

Child seats

Children under 3 cannot travel as front-seat passenger unless they use a proper child restraint system. Children under 3 in the rear must use a proper child restraint if one is available. Children over 3 and under 12 must use appropriate restraints front and rear.

Daily lights

dipped headlights must be turned on at all times when driving

Use of mobile phone while driving

not allowed, only hands-free unit

Motorways

120 (74 mph)

Open roads

90 kmh (55 mph)

In town and villages

50 kmh (31 mph)

Driving license validity

owners of Non Eu driving permits must have international driving permit

Minimum age for rental

18

Maximum age for rental

NA

Rush hour in built up areas
 

08: 00 - 09:30 am

16:00 - 17:30 pm

Parking

Monday - Friday: 9:00 – 22:00    1,50 EUR
Monday - Friday: 22:00 -09:00    free
Saturday: 9:00 – 22:00    1,50 EUR
Sunday: All day    free

Drive on the

right

Useful advices

Do not leave valuables such as purses, bags or mobile phones visible in your car