Driving through Belgium in a van: vignette and low-emission zones

If you drive a van in Belgium, largely the same rules apply as for a passenger car, as long as you stay under 3.5 tonnes. Below you can read what changes with the road vignette from 2027, what the low-emission zones mean and how fast you may drive.

Road vignette from 2027

The road vignette also applies to vans up to 3,500 kg. From 1 May 2027 you therefore need one to use Belgian motorways and regional roads, with the same prices and periods as for cars: a day, ten days, a month, two months or a full year. For light commercial vehicles the road tax is expected to be reduced, but the vignette is added on top.

Heavier than 3.5 tonnes

Vans and other vehicles above 3.5 tonnes are not covered by the vignette, but by the kilometre charge for freight, which continues after 2027 as well.

Low-emission zones

Like cars, vans are subject to the low-emission zones in Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels, based on the euro standard. With a foreign plate you register in advance. Read more on our page about low-emission zones.

Speed in a van

A light van up to 3.5 tonnes drives at the same speeds as a passenger car, so up to 120 km/h on the motorway. The full overview by region and road type is on our page about speed limits in Belgium.

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