Driving a car in Belgium

Which documents do you need?

To drive a car in Belgium, you need the following documents:

• International or Belgian driving licence
• The car's 'grey card' (proof of registration)
• Insurance documents

If the police pull you over, you need to present these documents.

Important traffic rules

The following rules are very important when driving a car in Belgium:

• cars drive on the right side of the road
• You must keep an eye on your maximum speed (50 km/h or 30 km/h in the city, 120 km/h on the motorway, 30 km/h near schools).
• All occupants must wear a seat belt (front and rear)
• You must not use a mobile phone or make calls while driving
• You must not drink any alcohol
• You cannot park wherever you like (for free). Watch out for signs!
• You must give priority to cars coming from the right at intersections without traffic lights.