Table of Contents
- 1 What do I need to know about driving in Belgium?
- 2 What to avoid when visiting Brussels?
- 3 Is it hard to drive in Brussels?
- 4 What do I need to drive in Brussels?
- 5 How safe is Brussel?
- 6 Do I need an emissions sticker for Belgium?
- 7 Is Brussels safe for solo female traveler?
- 8 Is there free parking in Brussels city centre?
- 9 What do you need to know about driving in Belgium?
- 10 How do I contact the parking meters in Belgium?
What do I need to know about driving in Belgium?
Belgian Driving Rules and Regulations
- In Belgium, they drive on the right-hand side of the road.
- Wearing of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat occupants.
- Children under 18 and less than 1.35m must use a suitable child-restraint system whether seated in the front or rear seat of a vehicle.
What to avoid when visiting Brussels?
Generally, here are some things I’d avoid in Brussels if you want to seem like less of a target:
- Looking lost and having a map out (either a paper map or your phone)
- Walking around with an expensive camera on your neck, and not paying attention to your surroundings.
When driving in Belgium you must carry?
In addition to required documents, drivers in Belgium are required by law to carry the following items: Reflective jackets (must be worn if you’re involved in a breakdown or an accident, or alongside a road where stopping or parking is prohibited) Warning triangle (compulsory in every vehicle with four wheels or more)
Is it hard to drive in Brussels?
Yes, absolutely crazy. Driving in Amsterdam and Bruxelles can be a nightmare, the autoroutes between them are full of traffic, particularly truck traffic and the only significant scenery that you will see is those trucks (well you might be a closet truck spotter).
What do I need to drive in Brussels?
Vehicles registered abroad must be registered before entering the territory of Brussels (information to be provided: type of vehicle, Euro standard and fuel).
- registration is free.
- the registration must be made via the official website Lez.brussels.
- any non-registered vehicle is liable to a fine of 150 euros.
Do I need a green card to drive in Belgium?
You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.
How safe is Brussel?
Overall, Brussels is a safe city. However, it has the highest crime rates in Belgium. So if there is one place where you should be extra vigilant in Belgium, it’s Brussels. During the day, be careful of pickpockets.
Do I need an emissions sticker for Belgium?
In Belgian environmental zones, the registration of all foreign vehicles is mandatory before entering an environmental zone (Low Emission Zone LEZ). Since each city or municipality/region has very different regulations for its environmental zones, the respective registration mostly has to be done separately.
Does a green card cover the car or the driver?
Getting a green card from your insurer A green card is proof that you have vehicle insurance when driving abroad. Contact your insurer to get one for your vehicle. They’ll either: post you a green card – allow up to 6 weeks.
Is Brussels safe for solo female traveler?
Like a lot of places in Europe, Brussels is safe to travel as a solo female traveller. However, you’ll probably still have some concerns about your trip to the city.
Is there free parking in Brussels city centre?
There is no free street parking in Brussels city centre during the day. This changes during the night (18:00-08:00), when the parking is free, however empty parking spots are just as hard to find. In busy shopping areas the maximum stay is limited to 2 hours.
What are the rules and regulations regarding parking in Belgium?
Understand the rules and regulations regarding parking on streets and in car parks… In Belgium parking restrictions are made fairly obvious to drivers. Most parking ( Parking/Parkeerplaats) is on a fee-basis and parking meters can be found on the majority of streets.
What do you need to know about driving in Belgium?
What must you carry when driving in Belgium? You need a current driving licence, evidence of motor insurance and proof of ownership of your vehicle. You’ll also need reflective jackets or vests for all passengers in case of an accident, and a warning triangle.
How do I contact the parking meters in Belgium?
You can also call the number for all of Belgium (0900 10 280), or the regional authorities: Flanders 0800 122 66; Brussels 0800 940 01; Wallonia: 0800 119 01. Parking meters control parking regulations in city centers, or in blue zones by using a special disc (showing the time of arrival).