If you ride a speed pedelec on public roads, you must follow the traffic rules for mopeds.
Traffic signs and rules
Road signs
Look out for traffic signs with the symbol of a moped and the letter P (speed pedelec). These are valid for speed pedelecs.
Driving on the cycle path
When the maximum permitted speed on the road is 50 km/h, you can choose where to cycle.
When the maximum permitted speed on the road exceeds 50 km/h, it is compulsory to ride on the cycle path.
On the towpath, the maximum speed limit for a speed pedelec is set at 30 km/h because there are many pedestrians here.
More information
More details on the specific traffic rules for speed pedelecs can be found on the following websites.
Website of the police with information and rules right from the source.
Website of Speed Pedelec Flanders with specific guidelines and updates for Flanders.
Still have questions about the traffic rules for speed pedelecs?
Be sure to check out our blog ‘Cycling safely with a speed pedelec: check our tips’.
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