While skiing is normally done on snow-covered trails or ski resorts, there are rare situations — especially in snowy or rural areas — where skiers may be near or crossing roads. In some countries, cross-country skiers, ski tourers, or recreational skiers may use or cross public roads during winter. Because roads are designed for vehicles, skiing on or near them is unusual and risky, so specific safety rules and common-sense guidelines apply.
Beware of the skiers! Skier warning road sign. (Kerimaa, Finland) © Wikimedia.org/Safa Hovinen, CC BY
Traffic rules
