Traffic Signs in Belgium

Belgian traffic signs are divided into six series, each with its own shape and color: danger signs (series A), priority signs (B), prohibition signs (C), obligation signs (D), stopping and parking signs (E), and indication signs (F). Additionally, zone signs apply to an entire area. If you know these groups, you will immediately know what type of rule each sign imposes. If you want to practice them one by one, use the image bank with over 180 traffic signs.

How many traffic signs are there?

The road code classifies the signs into six series (A to F). In practice, the group of zone signs is added, which applies to an entire area. Our image bank contains over 180 signs, divided into these groups: danger signs (A), priority signs (B), prohibition signs (C), obligation signs (D), stopping and parking signs (E), indication signs (F), and zone signs.

For the theory exam for driving license B, you do not need to memorize every sign, but you will recognize them much faster if you understand the shape, color, and meaning by category. Practice each sign in the traffic signs image bank with over 180 signs.

Danger Signs (series A)

Danger signs are triangular, with a white background and a red border. They warn you of a danger ahead, allowing you to adjust your speed and driving behavior in time. They do not impose any obligations but ask for extra caution. A danger sign is usually placed about 150 meters before the danger. The signs at a level crossing are the exception: they are located right next to the crossing.

Raised StructureTriangular danger sign warning of a speed bump. Maximum speed 30 km/h.

Traffic LightsWarns that you are approaching an intersection with traffic lights.

Priority Signs (series B)

Priority signs regulate who goes first. This is the most feared category in the exam, as they do not have a fixed shape. The three you must know:

B1 · YieldInverted triangle with a red border. You yield to all drivers on the intersecting road. This sign cancels the right of way from the right.

B5 · StopOctagonal red sign. You must come to a complete stop, even if the road seems clear, and then yield.

B9 · Priority RoadYellow diamond with a white border. As long as you are driving on the priority road, you have priority over intersecting roads. Sign B11 indicates the end.

Prohibition Signs (series C)

Prohibition signs are circular, with a white background and a red border. They indicate what is not allowed. The rule applies from the sign until the next intersection, unless otherwise indicated (for example, in a zone). Well-known examples are C3 (prohibited access in both directions), C35 (prohibited to overtake), and C43 (maximum speed).

C1 · Prohibited directionRound sign with white band: prohibited to enter, for example in one-way traffic.

Prohibited for carsRound prohibition sign: motor vehicles are not allowed to drive here.

C3 · No entryProhibited in both directions for every driver.

C43 · Maximum speedIndicates the highest allowed speed, here 50 km/h.

Mandatory signs (series D)

Mandatory signs are round and blue, with a white symbol. They impose an obligation: they indicate what you must do. Examples are D1 (mandatory driving direction, following the arrow), D5 (roundabout, you follow the arrows around the traffic island) and D7 (mandatory bicycle path).

D1 · Mandatory straight aheadRound blue sign: you must follow the direction of the arrow.

D1 · Straight ahead or rightYou may only drive straight ahead or turn right.

Stopping and parking signs (series E)

These signs regulate where you may stop and park. The two most important:

E1 · Parking prohibitionYou may not park here. Brief stopping to load or to get in is allowed.

E3 · Stopping and parking prohibitionYou may not even stop briefly here.

Subsigns with arrows indicate where the zone begins, ends, or is repeated. You can read more about this in stopping and parking.

Indication signs (series F)

Indication signs provide information. They are usually rectangular or square and often blue, although they can also be another color. They do not prohibit or mandate anything, but indicate, for example, the beginning of the built-up area (F1), a zone 30 (F4a), a motorway (F5), a residential area (F12a), or a pedestrian crossing (F49).

Subsigns and zones

A subsign may hang under a sign that specifies the rule: a distance, a direction, or an exception for example for cyclists. Some signs apply to an entire zone (like a zone 30): they apply until the corresponding end sign, not just until the next intersection.

Zone paid parkingApplies to an entire area until the corresponding end sign, not just until the next intersection.

Frequently asked questions

Further reading: Stopping and parking · Priority rules · Overtaking in Belgium

Last updated: June 2026 · Content checked by Mathieu, instructor · Source: the Belgian road code