Useful Information

Rail Services

Information on rail services within Belgium can be obtained from the Belgian National Railways or from International Rail» in the UK. Eurostar tickets are valid to Brussels and for a nominal additional cost, are valid to any station in Belgium. Information on the Brussels Metro can be found on the website of the STIB, the Brussels' transport company. 

Taxis

In cities there are designated taxi stands. Alternatively, telephone a taxi company to be picked up. This usually incurs a charge of around €2.5.

Prices are charged per kilometre and always include a tip. You may wish to round up the amount. Some taxis offer reduced rates for return trips to and from Brussels International Airport (Zaventem).

Driving

The minimum age for driving is 18 for cars and motorcycles, and 16 for mopeds. A UK valid full driving licence is acceptable and a Green Card is compulsory (ask your insurance company).
Belgians drive on the right.

At junctions, cars coming from the right have priority unless shown otherwise; trams always have priority. Headlight beams have to be altered for driving on the right hand side of the road and it is compulsory to carry a fire extinguisher and first aid kit in your vehicle. In the event of a breakdown, a red warning triangle must be shown and emergency telephones are located at regular intervals along motorways.

Flanders has an excellent toll free motorway network.
Speed limits: 31mph (50km/h) in the city, 56mph (90km/h) outside the city, and 75mph (120km/h) on motorways.

Front and rear seat belts must be worn at all times. Children under 12 years of age are prohibited from sitting in the front seat.

Maximum blood alcohol level = 0.5g/l (1 glass of wine).

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