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6. Bike path
A bike path is a part of a road or a separate route intended primarily or exclusively for people riding bicycles. It may be physically separated from motor traffic, marked on the road surface or identified by traffic signs.
Bike paths may be one-way, two-way or shared with other road users. The permitted users, direction of travel, priority rules and obligation to use the path depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
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Must cyclists use provided Italian cycle tracks and lanes?
Yes. The current Code requires bicycles to use tracks reserved for them, cycle lanes and contra-flow cycle lanes where they exist, subject to any prohibition for particular bicycle categories. The terms used include pista ciclabile and corsia ciclabile.
Does a shared Italian walking and cycling route remove pedestrian-protection duties?
No. Cyclists must dismount and push when traffic conditions make their riding an obstruction or danger to pedestrians. When pushing, they are treated as pedestrians and must exercise ordinary care and caution.
Can I assume an Italian cycle facility allows riding against its indicated direction?
No. The Code expressly recognises contra-flow cycle lanes as a separate arrangement. A cycle lane’s existence alone does not establish contra-flow permission: follow its signs, markings and permitted direction.
🔗 aci.gov.it • Italy, Road Code — articles 3, 145, 182, 190
🔗 aci.gov.it • ACI official Road Code — article 3
Mandatory path for cyclists.
English • Traffic sign II.90 • Cycle path. Marks a track, lane or route reserved for cycles; other road-user categories are prohibited.
Italiano • Figura II.90 • Pista ciclabile. Indica una pista, corsia o itinerario riservato alla circolazione dei velocipedi; è vietato alle altre categorie di utenti.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (F l a n k e r • CC BY-SA 4.0)
🔗 Normattiva.it • D.P.R. 495/1992 • testo vigente • art. 122, comma 9(b)
🔗 Gazzettaufficiale.it • Gazzetta Ufficiale • Figura II.90 • pagina 273
🔗 Normattiva.it • D.P.R. 495/1992 • allegati e successive modifiche
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