Destination: Ghent
Practical Matters Ghent   Before You Go   When You Are There    *Time    *Arriving    *Customs    *Money    *National Holidays    *Tourist Offices    *Opening Hours    *Public Transportation    *Driving    *Car Rental    *Taxis    *Personal Safety    *Telephones    *Post    *Tips/Gratuities    *Electricity    *Health    *Clothing Sizes    *Concessions   Language   Offices to Serve You Abroad	DRIVING Maximum speed limits on motor ways: 120 kph. Mimimum: 90 kph Speed limit on all main roads: 90 kph. Speed limit in built-up areas: 50 kph. 'Zone 30' streets: 30 kph. Front and rear seat belts are mandatory. Blood alcohol limit: 0.5%. Random breath tests are made regularly. The centre of Ghent is car free! Do not be misled if you see vehicles in the historic centre - they belong to trades people or residents. If you dare to drive or park there the cost will be steep. Vehicles parked in the wrong place are towed away without warning to a pound 20km outside Ghent. The cost of the tow truck, your transport to the pound, and the fine will come to around €200. It is thus advisable to put sufficient coins in the parking meter or (an expensive business) use an underground car park.	COUNTRY Belgium REGION CITIES Brussels Bruges Ghent   Viewing   Top Ten   What To See   Where To ...   Practical Matters MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK