Traffic Regulations and Road Signs for AM Riders
Where mopeds belong on the road
A class AM moped rider in Belgium must understand that the moped is a full road user but a restricted one. Class A mopeds (maximum 45 km/h) normally ride on the carriageway, while class B mopeds (maximum 25 km/h) may use cycle paths where these exist and are signposted. The key trap in exam questions is the assumption that any two-wheeler belongs on the cycle path: the rule depends on the moped class and on the signs present, not on the rider's preference.
Priority and right of way
Belgian priority rules follow a clear hierarchy. Traffic lights and priority signs override the general "priority to the right" rule. When no sign or marking indicates otherwise, the default is priority to the right at intersections. A common question trap is a junction where a small side road joins a main road: unless there is a sign or a broken line marking giving priority, the right-hand rule may still apply. Roundabouts in Belgium generally give priority to traffic already on the roundabout when the yield signs and shark's teeth markings are present; without them, the right-hand rule can apply to entering vehicles.
Signs, markings and signals
Candidates must recognise the main sign families: danger triangles, prohibition circles, mandatory blue circles, and information rectangles. Road markings carry equal legal weight: a solid white line is not to be crossed, a broken line may be crossed when safe. Traffic lights for cyclists and mopeds may differ from the main signal, and riders must obey the signal that applies to their lane or path.
Worked rule of thumb
At any junction, ask three questions in order: is there a light, is there a sign or marking, and only then does the right-hand rule apply? This sequence resolves most priority questions correctly.