Speed Limits
- 1/10Speed limit within urban areas in the Brussels-Capital Region
30 km/h. In the Brussels-Capital Region, the default speed limit in urban areas is 30 km/h, unless a C43 signal indicates a different speed.
A 30 km/h speed limit in Brussels-Capital urban areas can be changed by
A C43 signal. A C43 road sign can impose a lower or allow a higher speed limit than the general 30 km/h in specific urban areas of Brussels.
General speed limit within urban areas in the Walloon Region
50 km/h. Unlike Brussels, the standard speed limit within urban areas in the Walloon Region is 50 km/h, unless otherwise indicated by signs.
Minimum permitted speed on Belgian highways
70 km/h. To ensure traffic flow and safety, vehicles on Belgian highways must generally maintain a minimum speed of 70 km/h.
Permitted maximum speed on Belgian highways
120 km/h. The standard maximum speed limit on Belgian highways is 120 km/h, but this can be altered by C43 (speed limit) or C45 (end of speed limit) signs.
Maximum speed limit on roads outside urban areas with at least 2x2 lanes separated by a solid barrier.
120 km/h. On these types of multi-lane roads physically separated by a barrier, the maximum speed limit is generally 120 km/h, similar to highways.
The minimum speed limit on roads with at least 2x2 lanes separated by a solid barrier
No minimum speed limit. Unlike highways, these roads do not have a stipulated minimum speed, though drivers should maintain a safe and appropriate speed.
Maximum speed for buses and trucks with a GVW exceeding 3.5 tons on roads
90 km/h. Heavier vehicles like buses and larger trucks have a reduced maximum speed limit of 90 km/h on these roads for safety reasons.
Maximum speed on roads with at least 2x2 lanes that are not separated by a solid barrier.
90 km/h. In Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region, these types of roads without a central barrier generally have a higher limit of 90 km/h, subject to C43 signage.
Speed limit in an area marked by the sign depicting a stylized town silhouette (Built-up area)
50 km/h. This sign indicates you are entering a built-up area. The general speed limit here is 50 km/h unless specific signs indicate otherwise (e.g., a 30 km/h zone in Brussels).