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Driving Tips in Belgium

Car Hire Depots
Driving Distances
Driving Licence
Driving Age
Rules and Regulations
Equipment
Child Safety Seats

Speed Limits
Drink Driving
Tolls
Road Signs
Parking
Visa Information

Car Hire Depot information in Belgium

DriveAway Holidays offers the best rates and choices with reputable suppliers in Belgium and throughout Europe. Our Suppliers are located throughout major cities of Belgium.

Car Hire Driving Distances in Belgium

Antwerp to Brussels – 55 kms (45mins)
Antwerp to Gent – 60 kms (45 mins)
Brussels to Brugge – 100 kms (1hr/10mins)

Driving Licence

A full valid driver’s license is required for a minimum of 1 year. An International licence is required for Australian drivers licence holders.

Age Restrictions

Generally the minimum age is 21 years, but can vary between the car hire company and location. Maximum age limits apply in some locations, a young/senior driver surcharge may apply. Please check Terms and Conditions when making an enquiry or booking.

Rules and Regulations

General driving rules and regulations in Belgium;

Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road.
Overtake other vehicles on the left
Drivers must giveway to traffic joining from the left while at a roundabout, unless signed.
Trams have priority in Belgium.
Mobile phones are not allowed while driving, unless when a hands-free unit is used.
Seat Belts must be used by driver and passengers.
Dipped headlights are to be used throughout the day.
A valid drivers licence must be held by the driver at all times while driving.

Equipment

The following equipment are required to be kept in your vehicle and to be used at appropriate times;

Reflective Vest; to be used when getting out of the car at an event of an accident or breakdown on any road.
Fire Extinguisher; easily accessible from the drivers seat.
Warning Triangle; to be used at the event of an accident or breakdown to warn following traffic. A reasonable distance between the vehicle must be given on certain roads.
First Aid Kit

Child Safety Seats

Children under the age of 3 must be seated in the back seats of the car in an appropriate restraint. Children between the ages of 3-12 or with a height up to 1.35m are also required to be seated in a proper restraint.

Speed Limits

Belgium has a high rate of accidents due to speeding. Speed Camera's, traps and unmarked police are used to catch speeding motorists, if caught heavy fines apply on-the spot.

Speed limits are as follows, unless signed;

Urban (Built Up Areas): 50km/h (30km/h in school areas)
National Roads: 70-90km/h
Motorways: 120km/h

Drink Driving

The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Belgium is 0.05g/100ml. Fines will be imposed to drivers over the limit, and possible imprisonment.

Tolls

There are no toll charged on Belgium's motorways, except for the Antwerp Liefkenshoek Tunnel.

Road Signs

Road Signs in Belgium are very similar to other European countries but with slight variance.Warning Signs are generally triangular in shape with a red border, white background and a symbol in the middle. Prohibitory Signs are signs which motorists must follow. These signs vary in shapes from a circle, octagon and a box. You will find these signs in either blue with a white symbol in the middle and white with a red border. Information Signs are indicated with a blue background and white text providing motorists with information.

Parking

Blue-Zone parking system is used a lot in many Belgium cities. If parking in a blue-zone a blue parking card must be displayed which can be purchased at petrol stations, newsagents and police stations. Parking is not allowed within15 meters of a tram, bus or rail stop or near rail lines; where a yellow line is indicated and busy streets marked with a red triangle.

Visa Information

Visa, Passport and entry requirements for Australians visiting Belgium;

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for Belgium for stays up to 3 months. Contact the Royal Belgium Embassy or Consulate of Belgium for stays longer than 3 months.
A valid passport is required to enter into Belgium with at-least 6 months validity.
Return/Onward travel ticket/itinerary is required.