Why carry an IDP while driving in Belgium?
Your IDP is a valid form of identification in more than 150 countries worldwide and contains your name, photo and driver information in the 12 most widely spoken languages in the world – it is understandable to most of the local officials and authorities of the countries you visit.
It translates your identification information into 12 languages — so it speaks the language even if you don’t. Belgium highly recommends an International Driving Permit.
Driving Rules in Belgium
- 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. Exception: When two child restraint systems are being used on the rear seats and there isn’t adequate room to place a third child restraint system, then the third child may travel on the back seat protected by the adult seat belt. A child under three can’t be transported in a vehicle without a child seat/restraint. It is prohibited to use a rear-facing child seat on a front seat with a frontal airbag unless it is deactivated.
- Maximum permitted level of alcohol in the bloodstream is 0.049 per cent. If the level of alcohol in the bloodstream is between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent you will be banned from driving for three hours and issued an on the spot fine of €150. If you refuse to pay the fine, the public prosecutor will prosecute and impose a fine up to €3,000. 0.08 per cent or more an on the spot fine of up to €550 and a ban from driving for at least six hours; if prosecution (more than 0.15 per cent) fine up to €12,000 and a licence suspension up to five years. However, if you have held your licence for less than two years, an on the spot fine will not be imposed, you will automatically be prosecuted.
- Dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility.
- It is against the law to drive outside of marked roads and tracks.
- It is illegal to use a phone without a hands-free kit while driving in Belgium. A hand-held phone can be used in a stationary vehicle but not where the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights or in a traffic jam.
- Minimum age for driving is 18 years of age.
- Third-party motor insurance is compulsory. The police can impound an uninsured vehicle.
How to get your IDP
We’ve streamlined the application process down by creating a platform that guides you so you know exactly what you’ll need to successfully complete your application
1. Apply Online
Start your application for International Driver’s License Get the IDP.
2. Upload Photos
Make sure to upload an updated photo and with the correct parameters.
3. Get approved
Wait for your confirmation and you are ready to go!
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