The Belgium highways are marked with the letter A (e.g. A1), but more often with the letter E (e.g. E-17). You have to drive at the right lane and overtake on the left lane. Notable is that the road signs are written in the local language, except in the region Brussels. Here we give you some translations which might be helpful. The names are in French and the translation in parentheses are in Dutch:
Make sure you use a road map or a navigation device, because the names on the Belgium road signs can be difficult to understand.
In Belgum there are three regions: Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia. In Flanders people speak Dutch, in Brussels both Dutch and French and in Wallonia they speak French and near the German border there's a small region were they speak German. In all the regions the younger generation often speaks English.
Like to most European countries the currency in Belgium is the Euro (€ or EUR).
Belgium has toll-free roads. So, no toll, vignettes or other fees have to be paid.
The speed limit on the Belgium highways is 120 km/h.
A safety vest, warning triangle, first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are mandatory.
In Belgium the Touring Mobilis is the largest roadside assistance company and can be reached on the number +32 70 344 777.
Like the rest of Europe 112 is the general emergency number.
Petrol stations offer Diesel, unleaded petrol (95 and 98 octane) and LPG (liquid petroleum gas). Unleaded 95 is called Euro 95 and unleaded 98 Super Plus.
Of course a navigation device is allowed, but beware that you may not use radar detectors. Even the possession of a radar detector is forbidden.
While driving using of your mobile phone is forbidden. You may use your mobile when it is mounted in the car.
In tunnels you must use headlights. Motorcycles are compulsory to use dipped headlights during the day.
