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4. Zone résidentielle

Une zone résidentielle est une rue ou un ensemble de rues où l’habitat et l’accès aux propriétés locales constituent les fonctions principales. Les conducteurs doivent s’attendre à rencontrer des piétons, cyclistes, enfants, véhicules stationnés et véhicules entrant ou sortant d’accès privés.

Certains pays signalent des zones résidentielles particulières et y appliquent des règles spéciales de faible vitesse ou d’espace partagé. La limitation de vitesse, les droits des piétons, les règles de stationnement et les usagers autorisés dépendent donc de la signalisation et de la réglementation locales.

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How can you recognise a residential area?

A residential area commonly contains homes, driveways, parked vehicles and local streets. It may also have special entrance signs, traffic-calming measures or shared road space, but its appearance and legal status differ between countries.

Is a residential area the same as a built-up area?

Not necessarily. A built-up area may include residential, commercial and industrial streets. A residential area is primarily associated with housing and local access and may form only one part of a larger built-up area.

Is every residential neighbourhood a legally designated residential zone?

No. In many countries, special residential-zone rules apply only where an official entrance sign is displayed. An ordinary neighbourhood may remain subject to the normal rules for the surrounding road or built-up area.

What is the speed limit in a residential area?

There is no universal residential-area speed limit. Some countries apply a very low limit in signposted residential or shared-space zones, while ordinary residential streets may follow the general built-up-area limit or a posted zone limit.

Do pedestrians have priority in a residential area?

The rights of pedestrians depend on the country and the type of residential area. In some signposted shared-space zones, pedestrians may use the whole road and drivers must give them special consideration. On ordinary residential streets, the normal pedestrian and crossing rules may apply.

May children play in a residential area?

Playing may be expressly permitted in certain legally designated residential or shared-space zones. This is not automatically allowed on every residential street. Drivers should nevertheless remain especially alert for children, who may enter the road unexpectedly.

Which road users may enter a residential area?

Residential areas are normally accessible to local motor traffic, cyclists and pedestrians, but additional signs may restrict certain vehicles or through traffic. A residential area is therefore not necessarily a pedestrian-only zone.

How should you drive in a residential area?

Drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely, watch both sides of the road and expect pedestrians, cyclists, children, pets and vehicles emerging from entrances. Leave enough space and avoid unnecessary acceleration, noise or aggressive overtaking.

May you overtake in a residential area?

Overtaking is not universally prohibited, but it may be restricted by local law, signs or road design. Even where it is permitted, drivers should not overtake when the limited space or presence of vulnerable road users makes it unsafe.

Where may you park in a residential area?

Follow the local parking signs, markings and general parking rules. Do not block entrances, pavements, crossings, sight lines or the passage of other road users. Special residential zones may permit parking only in designated spaces.

What is the difference between a residential area and a pedestrian zone?

Motor vehicles are normally still permitted in a residential area, although they may be subject to strict speed and parking rules. In a pedestrian zone, vehicle access is generally prohibited or limited to specific users, purposes or times.

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1 Autriche 2 Autoroute 3 Voie rapide 4 Zone résidentielle 5 Zone 6 Limitation de vitesse 7 Chemin piéton 8 Piste cyclable 9 Chemin partagé 10 Tunnel 11 Rue cyclable 12 Zone piétonne 13 Circulation à sens unique 14 Quai 15 Pente 16 Voie de bus 17 Arrêt de bus 18 Impasse 19 Panneau Stop 20 Cédez le passage 21 Rond-point 22 Route prioritaire 23 Cédez le passage à la circulation venant en sens inverse 24 Passage à niveau 25 Direction obligatoire 26 Interdiction de tourner 27 Zone scolaire 28 Dépassement 29 Traversée d’animaux 30 Circulation à contresens 31 Travaux routiers 32 Limitation de hauteur 33 Limitation de largeur 34 Limitation de poids 35 Priorité au prochain carrefour 36 Feux de circulation 37 Feux pour piétons 38 Affichage de vitesse 39 Permis de conduire 40 Repère de localisation 41 Miroir routier 42 Téléphone d’urgence 43 Frontière internationale 44 Itinéraire cyclable 45 Stationnement 46 Stationnement interdit 47 Arrêt interdit 48 Stationnement pour personnes handicapées 49 Marche arrière 50 Carrefour non réglementé 51 État de la chaussée 52 Permis provisoire 53 Voie de détresse 54 Limite d’agglomération 55 Traversée cyclable 56 Klaxon 57 Plaque d’immatriculation 58 Station de recharge 59 Dangers 60 Cycliste 61 Autobus 62 Police 63 Ambulance 64 Signaux de police 65 Norme européenne d’émissions 66 Nid-de-poule 67 Propriété privée 68 Chemin 69 Particules 70 Pollution de l’air 71 Heure de pointe 72 Code de la route 73 Caniveau 74 Vélo cargo 75 Véhicule forestier 76 Véhicule de chantier 77 Ensemble semi-remorque 78 Trolleybus 79 Speed pedelec 80 Véhicule de livraison 81 Moteur au ralenti 82 Dépanneuse 83 Quatre roues motrices 84 Accès interdit à tous les véhicules 85 Vélo 86 Équipement de moto 87 Tram 88 Voie ferrée 89 Caravane 90 Remorque 91 Attelage 92 Camion de pompiers 93 Sirène 94 Convoi 95 Feux des véhicules d’urgence 96 Machines agricoles 97 Vélo électrique 98 Véhicule électrique 99 Pedelec 100 Quadricycle ...