Shared-use pathRussia
Traffic rules
Russia
1. Shared-use path
A shared-use path is a path or part of a road intended for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. Unlike facilities where pedestrians and cyclists have clearly separated sections, users of a shared-use path normally travel within the same general space.
Because users may travel at very different speeds, cyclists should approach pedestrians carefully, adapt their speed and leave sufficient space when passing. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
What does Russia call a shared walking and cycling path?
The official term is велопешеходная дорожка. The Rules distinguish an undivided facility from one with separate walking and cycling sections. Follow the sign and any allocation of space rather than assuming every combined route is shared throughout.
Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign 4.5.2 • Shared pedestrian and cycle path. Pedestrians and cyclists share the route. Requirements for personal mobility devices are in section 24 of the traffic rules.
Русский • 4.5.2 • Пешеходная и велосипедная дорожка с совмещённым движением. Обозначена велопешеходная дорожка с совместным движением пешеходов и велосипедистов. 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 • 4.5.2
🔗 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.
Where do older cyclists normally ride when a Russian combined path is provided?
For riders over fourteen, the Rules list walking and cycling paths among the designated cycling facilities. The carriageway edge and other surfaces are available under specified exceptions. The path’s shared status does not remove those positioning rules.
What must a cyclist do if riding on a Russian shared path endangers pedestrians?
Give way to pedestrians and avoid creating danger or obstruction; slow down or stop when necessary. Pedestrians have priority whenever movement is combined. The specific compulsory-dismount rule applies when cycling endangers or obstructs pedestrians on the listed pavements, pedestrian paths, shoulders or within pedestrian zones, including their cycle paths. Follow the actual path signs and space allocation.
