Separated pathPoland
Traffic rules
Poland
11. Separated path
A separated path is a path or part of a road where different categories of road users, typically pedestrians and cyclists, are assigned separate sections of the same overall route. The sections may be distinguished by road markings, different paving materials, a kerb or another physical separation.
Users should remain within the part of the path intended for them and take particular care where the sections cross, merge or connect with roads. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How does Poland sign a cycle path beside a pedestrian path?
The combined blue circular sign has bicycle and pedestrian symbols separated by a vertical line. It indicates a droga dla rowerów beside a droga dla pieszych, on the respective sides shown by the symbols.
🔗 eli.gov.pl • Poland, Road Traffic Law — articles 2, 11, 26–27, 33; Signs 37, 40
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign C-13+C-16 • Cycle route and pedestrian route. The symbols of C-13 and C-16 on one sign, separated by a vertical line, indicate adjoining cycle and pedestrian routes on the respective sides shown. Cyclists must use the route if it serves the direction in which they are travelling or intend to turn.
Polski • C-13+C-16 • droga dla rowerów i droga dla pieszych. Umieszczone na jednej tarczy symbole znaków C-13 i C-16 oddzielone kreską pionową oznaczają drogę dla rowerów i drogę dla pieszych położone obok siebie, odpowiednio po stronach wskazanych na znaku. Kierujący rowerami są obowiązani do korzystania z tak oznakowanej drogi, jeżeli jest ona wyznaczona dla kierunku, w którym oni poruszają się lub zamierzają skręcić.
Sources
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🔗 Eli.gov.pl • § 40 ust. 2
SVG source: Pz • Public domain • Original revision 2012-04-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Does a horizontal line on Poland’s combined path sign also allocate separate sides?
No. A horizontal line indicates a walking and cycling route where both groups use the whole surface and cyclists give way to pedestrians. A vertical line indicates the adjoining separately allocated facilities. The line’s orientation changes the meaning.
🔗 eli.gov.pl • Poland, Road Traffic Law — articles 2, 11, 26–27, 33; Signs 37, 40
Can I assume the walking section is always on the same side of a Polish divided route?
No. The sign specifies the relative positions of the cycle route and pedestrian route. Use the side corresponding to your symbol and check the actual layout. Do not select a section solely from a left-or-right convention learned elsewhere.
🔗 eli.gov.pl • Poland, Road Traffic Law — articles 2, 11, 26–27, 33; Signs 37, 40
