Mobility. Ignoring a red light can change a life

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The Brussels Capital-Region, in partnership with the Governor of the Brussels Region, the Belgian Institute for Road safety (IBSR), the police, the STIB and the Association of the City and the Municipalities of the Region (AVCB) thus organizes a campaign about traffic safety. This year, the priority is given to the respect for traffic lights with a slogan: 'Ignoring a red light can change a life'. During this campaign the local police will strengthen its controls. A driver or cyclist who ignores a red light can get a fine of 150 euro fine. A pedestrian up to 50 euro.

Some practical advice

By car

• Cars have to stop before the space that has been reserved for cyclists
• Before restarting, the drivers have to give other cars and pedestrians the time to clear the crossroads

On bike

• Cyclists have to stop in the cycle space, in front of the cars
• Cyclists have to use their arms to indicate a change of direction
• Cyclists should never stop next to a truck. At this height, the dead angle prevents the driver from seeing the cyclist.

On foot

• Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the street when the light is red
• Pedestrians shouldn't run on a crosswalk
• Streetcars always have priority, even on pedestrians!

More information: Brussels Mobilité or Belgian Institute for Road safety (IBSR)