Driving in Belgium

• Lots of crossings are equipped with Cameras, if caught jumping a red light you can be fined heavily.
• Mobile telephones may only be used with a hands-free stsyem.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
 

• Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
• Motorways and National Roads 43 mph - 50 mph (70 km/h - 80 km/h)
• A limit of 18 mph (30 km/h) may be indicated at the entrance to a built up area or in school areas

Please be aware of changing speeds indicated by road signs.

• It's compulsory to wear a seat belt, including in the back seats if belts are fitted. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure all passengers wear their belts (and the driver will be fined if passengers are not belted in).
• Babies up to 13 Kg must travel in a car seat, facing backwards.
• Children 13 Kg to 18 Kg must travel in a car seat, facing forwards.
• Children 18 Kg to 36 Kg must travel in an adapted car seat using the normal seat belt.
• Children measuring less than 1.35m must travel in an adapted car seat.

• Driving licence.
• Insurance certificate.
• Vehicle registration documents.
• Passport/proof of identity.
• Proof of payment of road tax and car radio tax where applicable.

• A warning triangle. In the event of an accident or breakdown, the triangle must be placed 30 meters behind the vehicle on ordinary roads, and 100 meters on motorways, to warn following traffic.
• A first aid kit.
• A fire extinguisher.
• A reflective vest must be put on before getting out of the car in the event of an accident or breakdown on any road.