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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.

1 Suisse 2 Autoroute 3 Voie rapide 4 Zone résidentielle 5 Zone 6 Limitation de vitesse 7 Vitesse minimale 8 Chemin piéton 9 Piste cyclable 10 Chemin partagé 11 Tunnel 12 Zone piétonne 13 Douane 14 Circulation à sens unique 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 Rétrécissement de chaussée 24 Priorité sur la circulation venant en sens inverse 25 Cédez le passage à la circulation venant en sens inverse 26 Passage pour piétons 27 Passage à niveau 28 Direction obligatoire 29 Interdiction de tourner 30 Zone scolaire 31 Dépassement 32 Traversée d’animaux 33 Chaussée glissante 34 Chutes de pierres 35 Aéronefs 36 Virage 37 Chevron 38 Circulation à contresens 39 Travaux routiers 40 Vent latéral 41 Limitation de hauteur 42 Limitation de largeur 43 Limitation de longueur 44 Limitation de poids 45 Panneau directionnel de carrefour 46 Priorité au prochain carrefour 47 Feux de circulation 48 Avertissement de feux de circulation 49 Feux pour piétons 50 Marquages routiers 51 Schéma de carrefour 52 Permis de conduire 53 Repère de localisation 54 Numéro de route 55 Balises de compte à rebours 56 Miroir routier 57 Téléphone d’urgence 58 Frontière internationale 59 Passage souterrain pour piétons 60 Itinéraire cyclable 61 Fin de restriction 62 Stationnement 63 Stationnement interdit 64 Arrêt interdit 65 Disque de stationnement 66 Marche arrière 67 Demi-tour 68 Embouteillage 69 Déviation 70 Carrefour non réglementé 71 État de la chaussée 72 Sortie 73 Point d’information 74 Équitation 75 Issue de secours 76 Voie de détresse 77 Service radio 78 Chargement surdimensionné 79 Limite d’agglomération 80 Hôpital 81 Parking couvert 82 Zone de croisement 83 Passerelle piétonne 84 Limite de charge par essieu 85 Plaque d’immatriculation 86 Station de recharge 87 Dangers 88 Météo 89 Tourner au feu rouge 90 Piéton 91 Cycliste 92 Cyclomoteur 93 Moto 94 Voiture 95 Camion 96 Autobus 97 Police 98 Ambulance 99 Suivre de trop près 100 Norme européenne d’émissions ...