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A street is a road in a built-up or developed area that commonly provides access to buildings, properties and activities along it.

Not exactly. Road is a broader term that can include motorways, rural roads and other routes. A street is normally associated with a built-up area and access to properties or activities.

No. The roadway or carriageway is the part primarily intended for vehicle traffic. A street can also contain pavements, cycle facilities, parking areas and other infrastructure.

Yes. Pedestrians normally use the pavement, sidewalk or other pedestrian facilities provided along the street and cross the roadway according to the applicable crossing rules.

Yes. Cyclists may use cycle paths, cycle lanes or the roadway according to the local traffic rules and infrastructure.

Yes. A street may be restricted to vehicles travelling in one direction, while signs may sometimes allow particular road users such as cyclists to travel in both directions.

Yes. Streets may form pedestrian zones, school streets, play streets or other restricted areas where motor-vehicle access is prohibited or limited.

No. The applicable speed depends on the country, location, type of street and traffic signs. Special lower limits commonly apply in residential, school or pedestrian-oriented areas.

Yes, where parking is permitted. Drivers must respect parking signs, road markings and general restrictions concerning crossings, intersections, driveways and other protected locations.

Yes. Streets may carry buses, trams or other public transport and can include dedicated lanes, tracks and passenger stops.

Yes. A cycle path may run along a street while remaining a separate part of the road from the ordinary roadway.

Drivers should expect frequent interaction with pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, intersections, driveways and public transport and should adapt their speed and observation accordingly.