Belgium

In Belgium you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 30 km/h (18 mph) in residential areas, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it.

It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.

Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Euro 95, Ongelood (95/98), Super 98, Super Euro (95), Super Plus (98), benzine or essence. Petrol costs about €1.31 per liter.

Diesel option is called diesel. Diesel costs about €1.33 per liter.

Most popular petrol stations in Belgium are Esso, Lukoil, Octa+, Power, Q8, Shell, Texaco, Total and Total Belgium.

Road assistance is available at 078 481 414 (Charlie24), 070 344 777 (Touring) or 078 222 222 (VAB). For general news on Belgium's traffic use Belgium Automobile Club, RTBF Traffic info or Verkeerscentrum.