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293. Play street
A play street is a street that is temporarily closed or restricted to normal motor traffic so that people, especially children, can use the roadway for play and recreation. Play streets are usually created during specific hours or days and are marked with temporary barriers or traffic signs.
Within a play street, people playing are given priority over permitted vehicle traffic. Any vehicles that are allowed to enter must travel very slowly and avoid endangering or obstructing people using the street.
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What is a play street?
A play street is a street temporarily reserved mainly for play and recreation, with ordinary motor traffic restricted or prohibited during specified periods.
Can vehicles enter a play street?
Only where the applicable rules allow them. Access is commonly limited to residents, emergency vehicles, authorised vehicles or other specifically permitted traffic.
How should permitted vehicles drive in a play street?
Permitted vehicles should travel at walking pace, give priority to people playing and stop when necessary to avoid danger or obstruction.

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