1. Built-up area

A built-up area is a place where there are lots of buildings, people, and activity — basically, any area that looks and feels like a town or city.

  • Lower speed limits usually apply (e.g. 30–50 km/h or 20–30 mph).
  • You’ll see more pedestrians, cyclists, and parked cars.
  • Need to be extra careful at crossings, junctions, and near schools.
Built-up area

Begin of a built-up area. (Skærbæk, Denmark) © Wikimedia.org/Hjart, CC BY-SA