Public roadPoland
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84. Public road
A public road is a road, street, path or other traffic area that is open for use by the public. It can contain different parts intended for motor vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users, such as carriageways, cycle paths, pavements, verges and parking areas.
Different parts of a public road may be reserved for particular categories of road users and can be subject to different traffic rules. Everyone using the public road must follow the applicable traffic signs, signals, road markings and local traffic regulations.
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What is a public road?
A public road is a road, street, path or other traffic area that is open for use by the public.
Do traffic rules apply on every public road?
Yes, generally. Road users must comply with the traffic regulations applying to the road and to the particular part of it they are using.
What should you do when entering a public road from private property?
Follow the local rules for entering traffic from a driveway, property or other private area. Drivers commonly have to give way to road users already using the public road.

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