Can I park in front of a driveway?
Parking in front of someone else's driveway is forbidden; in front of your own only if you display your plate legibly. Under article 25.1.3° of the road code, parking in front of a property's carriage entrance is forbidden — except for vehicles whose registration plate is displayed legibly on that entrance. In practice: you may park in front of your own garage or driveway if a sign there shows your plate. The owner's permission is not enough for a third party — only the displayed plate counts. Stopping to let someone in or out, or to load and unload, is allowed in front of an entrance. In a blue zone you need no disc in front of your own garage. Note: even in front of your own garage without a displayed plate you can be fined (a fine or GAS fine).
📋 The rules
- Forbidden to park in front of property entrances (art. 25.1.3° of the road code)
- Exception: your own entrance, if your plate is displayed legibly on the entrance
- The owner's permission is not enough for another driver
- Stopping (dropping off, loading and unloading) in front of an entrance is allowed
- Blue zone: no parking disc needed in front of your own garage with a plate
- Fine: first-degree offence — €64 since 1 July 2026 (or a GAS fine)
🔓 Exceptions
- A garage that is no longer a real entrance (e.g. bricked up): the parking ban no longer applies there
- The police may have the vehicle towed, but are not obliged to
- Stopping is still allowed in front of an entrance: loading, unloading or dropping someone off does not fall under the ban — only parking does
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Wrongly parking in front of an entrance is a first-degree offence: since 1 July 2026 an immediate settlement of €64 (+ €10.67). Many municipalities handle parking themselves and send a GAS parking fine of a comparable amount instead — which track you get depends on your municipality. On top of that the police can have your vehicle towed at your cost, so towing and storage charges land on the fine. The classic miscalculation: your neighbour's permission does not protect you, and even in front of your own garage without a displayed plate you can be fined.
📎 Official sources
- Wegcode.be · road code (art. 25) →
- Touring · parking in front of garages and driveways →
- Mobilit.belgium.be · immediate settlements (1 July 2026) →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I park in front of my own garage?
Yes, but only if your plate is displayed legibly on the garage or driveway. Without that sign you risk a fine, or a municipal GAS fine, even in front of your own garage — the one you are the only person blocking.
My neighbour gives permission — can I park in front of their driveway?
No. The owner's permission does not count: only the plate displayed on the entrance makes parking allowed, and that plate matches the owner's own vehicle. You remain in breach, whatever your neighbour says.
Can I stop there briefly to load something?
Yes. Stopping to load and unload or to let someone in or out is allowed in front of an entrance. The ban in article 25.1.3° targets parking, not briefly standing still by your vehicle.
Can my car be towed?
It can: the police may have a badly parked vehicle towed at the driver's cost, but are not obliged to. Usually a fine comes first, and the tow truck only turns up if you are truly in the way.
Do I need a parking disc in a blue zone in front of my own garage?
No. If your plate is displayed on your own entrance, you may park there in a blue zone without a disc. In front of someone else's entrance, though, no disc makes the parking legal.
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