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Belgium

No general weekend driving ban. Planning is driven by the low-emission zones and by the per-kilometre toll that applies from 3.5 t.

Applies to: No general ban; specific rules for ADR, abnormal loads and urban zones ·Updated on 08 September 2026

When you cannot drive

  • Heavy goods vehicles in general

    No national weekend ban

    Local and regional restrictions may apply, especially on urban through-routes.

  • Dangerous goods (ADR)

    Restrictions in tunnels and on designated routes

    The Antwerp ring and the Brussels tunnels have their own regimes.

Most common exemptions

  • Urban access rules with a specific municipal permit

Exemptions vary from country to country and almost always depend on paperwork on board proving what the load is.

Planning notes

Belgium does not close the road to lorries at weekends, which makes it a useful option to claw back time on a tight schedule. The cost shows up elsewhere: the Viapass per-kilometre toll applies from 3.5 tonnes and requires on-board equipment, and the low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent automatically fine anyone entering without prior registration.

The most common offence by foreign operators in the country is not about driving: it is about registration. Entering the LEZ with an eligible vehicle that has not been registered still earns a fine.

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