Current speed limits for trucks in Belgium 2025

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23 January 2025

Below an overview of the speed limits for trucks in Belgium:

Vehicles up to 3,5 tonnes GVW	Vehicles with a GVW over 3,5 tonnes
Maximum speed of 50 km/h in built-up areas.	Speed limit of 50 km/h in built-up areas (in Brussels 30 km/h).
Maximum speed of 90 km/h outside built-up areas.	Speed limit of 90 km/h outside built-up areas in Wallonia and Brussels, 70 km/h in the Flemish region.
Maximum speed of 90 km/h on express- and motorways.	Speed limit of 90 km/h on express- and motorways.

Data source: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/driving-abroad/road-rules-and-safety/belgium/index_pl.htm#speed_limits

Brussels, the Wallonia and the Flemish region are exceptions when it comes to speed limits in Belgium. Each of these areas have its own individual traffic regulations and speed limits. These rules are adapted to local conditions, infrastructure and safety or environmental priorities.

Additional speed limits for trucks in Belgium

The speed limit for trucks in Belgium is 20 km/h on estate roads for truck under 3.5t and similarly for vehicles over 3.5t - a 20 km/h speed limit

There is also a speed limit for truck drivers near schools and on roads with cycle lanes. There the speed limit is 30 km/h.

Minimum speed for trucks in Belgium

The minimum speed for trucks (over 3.5 tonnes) on motorways and expressways in Belgium is 70 km/h. Truck drivers travelling slower than this may receive a fine for blocking traffic and endangering other road users.

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Speeding fines

In built-up areas:

Exceeding the speed limit by 1–10 km/h is a fine of 50 euro.

Exceeding the speed limit by 11–30 km/h is 50 euro for the first 10 km/h plus an additional 10 euro for each additional kilometre.

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h is a fine between 60 and 3000 euro and the possibility of having your licence withdrawn for between 8 days and 5 years.

Outside built-up areas:

Exceeding the speed limit by 1–10 km/h is a 50 euro fine.

Exceeding the speed limit by 30–40 km/h could mean you’ll lose your licence for between 8 days and 5 years.

Overspeeding by more than 40 km/h is a fine between 55 and 2750 euro and possibly losing your licence for between 8 days and 5 years.

Do I get penalty points for speeding in Belgium?

No, in Belgium you will not get penalty points for speeding. Instead, drivers in Belgium are charged with a fine and, in the case of a more serious offence, the court may impose a driving ban.

Are there speed cameras in Belgium?

Yes, there are speed cameras in Belgium. They are usually places on selected stretches of road, including tunnels and places with a lot of traffic.

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