Reviewed 2026-11-03 · D3
Signs and road markings →Follow one of the indicated compulsory directions
Purpose and student action
Use the required direction or reserved route and respect the users shown by the symbols.
Read · decide · act
- Identify the required direction, route and intended road users.
- Choose a compatible lane early and check mirrors and blind spots before moving.
- A mandatory direction does not remove signals or obligations to yield.
Source documents
Follow one of the indicated compulsory directions
Coverage refers to this dated source catalogue, not every local sign or all Belgian legislation. Variants and reference examples are counted separately.
Regulatory source ↗Published legal wording (French/Dutch)
D3. Obligation de suivre une des directions indiquées par les flèches. La disposition des lieux détermine la position des flèches.
D3. Verplichting één van de door de pijlen aangeduide richtingen te volgen. De plaatsgesteldheid bepaalt de stand van de pijlen.