Reviewed 2026-11-03 · Art. 61
Signs and road markings →Green: you may pass the signal; do not block the junction and respect other obligations.
Purpose and student action
Identify the signal shape, colour and intended users, then apply the source rule and priority obligations.
Read · decide · act
- Identify the light intended for your lane and vehicle; public-transport signals are distinct.
- Observe the stop line and anticipate changes without accelerating to beat them.
- Green does not authorise blocking a junction or ignoring people still lawfully crossing.
Source documents
Green: you may pass the signal; do not block the junction and respect other obligations.
Coverage refers to this dated source catalogue, not every local sign or all Belgian legislation. Variants and reference examples are counted separately.
Regulatory source ↗Applied situations
Your light is green but the exit of the junction is blocked.
Show the answer and reason
Wait before entering until you can clear the junction.
Green is permission to proceed subject to other obligations; it does not permit obstructing the junction.
Article 14Published legal wording (French/Dutch)
Vert : franchissement autorisé ; ne bloquez pas le carrefour et respectez les autres obligations.
Groen: voorbijrijden toegestaan; blokkeer het kruispunt niet en respecteer andere verplichtingen.