Cycling in Belgium

Where can you cycle?

• You always need to ride on the cycle path. You can recognise a cycle path by the intermittent road markings, the red colour of the path, or the cycle sign.
• If there is no cycle path, you can always cycle to the right of the street.
• Only children are allowed to cycle on the pavement.

Safety

When cycling, you should pay attention to the following:

• Always use cycle lights when cycling in the dark.
• Wear a helmet and a fluorescent vest.
• Always watch out for cars when you turn off.
• When you turn off, you must first stick out your arm in the direction you wish to turn off.
• Do not drink any alcohol if cycling.
• You must not use your mobile phone on your bike to make calls or send text messages.
• Children are not allowed on the luggage rack, they need to be in a special seat attached to the bike.

Learn to ride a bike

Are you new to cycling? Follow the step-by-step plan in the videos and learn to cycle in a fun and safe way.

Traffic rules

Can you cycle and do you cycle on the road? Then it is important that you know the rules. Following videos explain the traffic rules for cyclists.