Is it legal to drive without licence in Belgium?
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Legal position
Current starter summary
Belgian road rules require a valid driving licence to drive. Belgian Justice has said road traffic offenders, including people driving without a valid licence, face tougher sanctions and imprisonment can apply.
Conditions
What would need to be true
Hold a valid licence recognized for the vehicle and situation before driving in Belgium.
Exceptions
Known carve-outs or edge cases
The official sources reviewed here do not provide a general exception allowing ordinary driving without a valid licence.
Penalties
Penalty snapshot
The exact sanction depends on the circumstances, but Belgian Justice says imprisonment can also apply for driving without a valid licence.
Enforcement
How this may be enforced
Police and criminal courts enforce driving-licence offences under Belgian road traffic law.
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Compare this activity in other countries
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Argentina
Argentina's road-safety guidance says the driver must carry the driving licence that authorizes the vehicle being driven. Driving without a valid licence for the vehicle category is not treated as lawful driving.
Austria
Driving in Austria requires a valid driving licence. Austria’s official driving-licence guidance assumes the driver is a licence holder and sets rules for Austrian, EU and recognised foreign licences.
Azerbaijan
A driving licence is the document confirming the holder’s right to drive in Azerbaijan, and the State Traffic Police says licences are issued only after the required exams are passed.
Bahrain
Bahrain's official traffic-services guidance is built around holding a valid driving licence or valid foreign licence for the relevant service. Driving in Bahrain without a valid licence should not be treated as lawful driving.
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