Driving bans for the holidays in neighbouring countries: Belgium – Germany – France

Belgium
24/12 driving ban from 4 p.m. until 25/12 at midnight
31/12 driving ban from 4 p.m. until 01/01/2026 at midnight
This ban will be lifted in the Flamish Part by adding the note “Driving Time Exemption. Public Holidays dated 20 December 2022” on you valid permit.

Germany
24/12 and 25/12 driving ban from 00:00 to 22:00
01/01/2026 driving ban from 00:01 to 22:00

France
24/12 driving ban from 12:00, ending on 26/12 at sunrise
On motorways, depending on the situation, the driving ban ends on 26/12 at sunrise or on 29/12 at sunrise or 12:00 (depending on what the permit stipulates)
31/12 driving ban from 12:00 and ends on 02/01/2026 at sunrise
On motorways, depending on the situation, the driving ban ends on 2 January 2026 at sunrise or on 5 January 2026 at sunrise or 12 noon (depending on what the permit stipulates).