Driving in Belgium vs. Monaco: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Belgium and Monaco, drivers will encounter distinct regulations and practices that influence their travel experience. Key contrasts include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol enforcement. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure journey in these unique driving environments.

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Driving Side

The driving side in belgium is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in belgium is 86

1.691 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for belgium is 1.691 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Belgium	Monaco
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.	Not commonly used in Monaco.
Overtaking: On Right	Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.	Allowed if traffic conditions permit.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited, mostly on main roads
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.	Predominantly for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled ‘BUS’.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with small vehicles or buses.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	Standard speed limits apply

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

belgium:

Not commonly used; white lines are prevalent.

monaco:

Not commonly used in Monaco.

Overtaking: On Right

belgium:

Generally not allowed except in traffic queues or on multi-lane roads.

monaco:

Allowed if traffic conditions permit.

Bus Lanes: Presence

belgium:

Yes

monaco:

Limited, mostly on main roads

Bus Lanes: Usage

belgium:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; specific hours may apply.

monaco:

Predominantly for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

belgium:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

monaco:

Labeled ‘BUS’.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

belgium:

Yes

monaco:

Limited

Cycle Lanes: Usage

belgium:

Exclusive for bicycles.

monaco:

Shared with small vehicles or buses.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

belgium:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

monaco:

Bicycle symbols or shared lane markings.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belgium:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belgium:

Electronic signs display current limits.

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Speeds Limits

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	Belgium	Monaco
Urban Areas: Standard	30-50 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	N/A
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-90 km/h	N/A
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	N/A
Highways: Buses And Vans	120 km/h	N/A
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	Standard speed limits apply
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	No; fines are mailed to the driver	Common for traffic violations

Urban Areas: Standard

belgium:

30-50 km/h

monaco:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

belgium:

70-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

belgium:

70-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

belgium:

60-90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

belgium:

120 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Buses And Vans

belgium:

120 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

belgium:

90 km/h

monaco:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

belgium:

Yes

monaco:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

belgium:

Electronic signs display current limits

monaco:

Standard speed limits apply

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

belgium:

No; fines are mailed to the driver

monaco:

Common for traffic violations

Signals

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	Belgium	Monaco
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Yes; indicates impending green light	Rare in Monaco, usually not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard	French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

belgium:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

monaco:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles.

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

belgium:

Yes; indicates impending green light

monaco:

Rare in Monaco, usually not used

Traffic Signs: Language

belgium:

Dutch, French, German; symbols are standard

monaco:

French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

belgium:

Triangle-shaped with a red border and white or yellow background

monaco:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Belgium		Monaco
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless specific signage permits		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

belgium:

Not allowed unless specific signage permits

monaco:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

belgium:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

monaco:

Permitted where indicated; check for signs

Documentation

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	Belgium	Monaco
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; national driving license sufficient	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes; proof must be shown during police checks	Required annually; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the vehicle windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

belgium:

Accepted; national driving license sufficient

monaco:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

belgium:

International Driving Permit recommended

monaco:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

belgium:

Yes; proof must be shown during police checks

monaco:

Required annually; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

belgium:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

monaco:

Displayed on the vehicle windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belgium:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Alcohol

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	Belgium	Monaco
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; conducted by police	Common; checkpoints used frequently
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by severity of offense	Can be substantial; varies by severity

Limits: Underage Drivers

belgium:

0.00%; zero tolerance

monaco:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

belgium:

Common; conducted by police

monaco:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

Enforcement: Fines

belgium:

Varies by severity of offense

monaco:

Can be substantial; varies by severity

Emergency Services

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	Belgium	Monaco
Contact: General Emergency	112	112 or 18
Contact: Traffic Police	101	Local police also available on 911 using GSM
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance	Available through service providers or insurance
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

belgium:

112

monaco:

112 or 18

Contact: Traffic Police

belgium:

101

monaco:

Local police also available on 911 using GSM

Contact: Roadside Assistance

belgium:

Check with your insurance provider or Europe Assistance

monaco:

Available through service providers or insurance

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

belgium:

Mandatory

monaco:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Belgium	Monaco
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension	Varies; fines are substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fine of around 50 EUR	Fine applies if not used
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses	Substantial fines issued
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines; points on license possible	High fines, points on license
Payment: On The Spot	No; fines usually mailed to the driver	Possible; varies
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; typically must be settled soon

Common Fines: Speeding

belgium:

Varies; fines increase with speed, and can include license suspension

monaco:

Varies; fines are substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

belgium:

Fine of around 50 EUR

monaco:

Fine applies if not used

Common Fines: Phone Use

belgium:

Fine of around 100 EUR, increased for repeat offenses

monaco:

Substantial fines issued

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

belgium:

Fines; points on license possible

monaco:

High fines, points on license

Payment: On The Spot

belgium:

No; fines usually mailed to the driver

monaco:

Possible; varies

Payment: Deadline

belgium:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

monaco:

Varies; typically must be settled soon