Belgium is the world's diamond trading capital. All the important individuals and companies which are considered an authority with diamonds can be found in the country. If you are one of those tourists who would like to see the nicest gems in the world, come and visit Belgium.
Traveling in Belgium is easy. If you would like to hire a car as opposed to hailing a cab, then you should know about the driving rules and regulations in the land. Hiring a car in Belgium couldn't be simpler than with Car Hire 3000. You can book your car hire before you leave the UK and it will be waiting for you when you arrive in Belgium!
Generally in all mainland Europe, driving is done at the right side of the road. If you come from the UK, be aware of the cars passing by. Also, take extra care when crossing the road. A lot of tourist pedestrians get hit because they get disoriented with the driving lanes.
Driving laws in Belgium are similar to those in the UK. If driving from the UK, you should be displaying a GB sticker, a head lamp converter is also needed for British cars. As for speed limits, motorways have a limit of 120 kmph (around 75 mph); other roads are at 90 kph (56 mph); and in built-up areas the maximum you can go is at 50 kph (31 mph).
Drivers travelling from within the European Union can use their respective national licence for driving in Belgium.
Never ever attempt to drive drunk or under the influence of drugs in Belgium. Offenders are heavily penalized. Anyone caught over the legal alcohol limit will be arrested. Fines will be collected, your licence will be confiscated, and the possibility of a serving a sentence in prison is very high.
In Belgium, the police occassionally conduct roadside checks. When subject to one, they can stop your car and check all necessary safety devices required to be in it. And if in case the police did stop you, you should present the vehicle's registration papers, your driver's licence, and and insurance certificate for the vehicle. Such checks tend to be common in high season and on bank holiday weekends.
If there is anything you are unsure of, it is always best to ask at the car hire desk when you pick up your car.
Summary:
Caution is advised on narrow roads
Drive on the right
Seat belts should be worn at all times
For safety reasons, you should never drink and drive
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