Separated pathRussia
Traffic rules
Russia
1. 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.
What is Russia’s official term for a divided walking and cycling path?
It is a велопешеходная дорожка с разделением движения. The rules distinguish it from a walking and cycling path without separation. Signs and structural or marked separation identify the parts allocated to pedestrians and cyclists.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 24.1–24.6; Annex 1 signs 4.5.4–4.5.7
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign 4.5.4 • Separate pedestrian and cycle path. The cycle side is on the left and the pedestrian side on the right. Use the appropriate side; requirements for personal mobility devices are in section 24 of the traffic rules.
Русский • 4.5.4 • Пешеходная и велосипедная дорожка с разделением движения. Велосипедная сторона дорожки расположена слева, пешеходная — справа. Двигайтесь по соответствующей стороне; требования к средствам индивидуальной мобильности определены разделом 24 ПДД.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Nikolaev_ec06ffa5 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 4.5.4
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
SVG source: Nikolaev_ec06ffa5 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign 4.5.5 • Separate pedestrian and cycle path. The pedestrian side is on the left and the cycle side on the right. Use the appropriate side; requirements for personal mobility devices are in section 24 of the traffic rules.
Русский • 4.5.5 • Пешеходная и велосипедная дорожка с разделением движения. Пешеходная сторона дорожки расположена слева, велосипедная — справа. Двигайтесь по соответствующей стороне; требования к средствам индивидуальной мобильности определены разделом 24 ПДД.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Nikolaev_ec06ffa5 • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 4.5.5
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
SVG source: Nikolaev_ec06ffa5 • CC BY-SA 3.0 • Original revision 2014-04-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Which part should cyclists use on a Russian divided pedestrian and cycle route?
Use the cycling side of the divided facility. The national rules for cyclists aged fourteen and over list cycle paths, divided walking and cycling paths and cycle lanes among the cycling facilities. A divided designation does not reserve the walking section for cycling.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 24.1–24.6; Annex 1 signs 4.5.4–4.5.7
What should a Russian cyclist do if pedestrians are endangered or obstructed on a path?
Pedestrians have priority whenever cycling and walking movements are combined. Section 24.6 specifically requires a cyclist to dismount if riding on a pavement, pedestrian path, shoulder or within a pedestrian zone, including its cycle paths, endangers or obstructs pedestrians. Read that listed scope carefully; a combined path designation alone does not make every part subject to an identical compulsory-dismount rule.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 24.1–24.6; Annex 1 signs 4.5.4–4.5.7
