Belgium: Public Behaviour - Part 2

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Further guidelines

Belgian law requires everyone to carry some form of identification at all times. The rules of the road are strict and strictly enforced:

Speed traps are commonplace and fines for speeding are heavy; foreign drivers must pay on the spot and your vehicle may be impounded if you cannot;

Frequent alcohol checks are made; a maximum of 0.22 mg/l (0.5 promille) is allowed but drunk drivers face a heavy fine depending on the degree of intoxication and possibly a prison sentence [in certain cases your driving licence may also be confiscated immediately];

Using a mobile phone while driving is not allowed and will incur a heavy fine [the use of 'hands free' equipment is allowed];

Trams have priority over all other traffic.

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