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18. Pedestrian zone
A pedestrian zone is an area consisting of one or more streets that are reserved primarily for pedestrians. Motor-vehicle access is normally prohibited or restricted to authorised users, particular purposes or specified times.
Pedestrians may usually use the full width of the available road space. Rules concerning cyclists, deliveries, public transport, vehicle speed, stopping and parking depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
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What is a pedestrian zone?
A pedestrian zone is an area where pedestrians are the principal road users and ordinary motor-vehicle access is prohibited or strictly restricted.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO Annex 2, signs 242.1–244.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, 1975 Road Code, Articles 22sexies and 22novies
How can you recognise a pedestrian zone?
A pedestrian zone is normally identified by a special entrance sign. An end sign indicates where the pedestrian-zone rules stop applying.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO Annex 2, signs 242.1–244.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, 1975 Road Code, Articles 22sexies and 22novies
Must cyclists give way to pedestrians?
Where cycling is permitted, cyclists must normally adapt their speed and avoid hindering or endangering pedestrians. They may be required to dismount when the zone is crowded.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO Annex 2, signs 242.1–244.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, 1975 Road Code, Articles 22sexies and 22novies
What is the speed limit for authorised vehicles?
There is no universal numerical limit. Many countries require authorised vehicles to travel at walking pace or another very low speed.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO Annex 2, signs 242.1–244.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, 1975 Road Code, Articles 22sexies and 22novies
Does an intersection end a pedestrian zone?
Not necessarily. A pedestrian zone may include several connected streets and intersections. Its rules normally continue until the corresponding end sign is passed.
🔗 gesetze-im-internet.de • Germany, StVO Annex 2, signs 242.1–244.2
🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, 1975 Road Code, Articles 22sexies and 22novies

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