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3. 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 Tchéquie 2 Autoroute 3 Zone résidentielle 4 Zone 5 Limitation de vitesse 6 Vitesse conseillée 7 Chemin piéton 8 Piste cyclable 9 Chemin partagé 10 Avertissement piétons 11 Zone piétonne 12 Ralentisseur 13 Douane 14 Pente 15 Voie de bus 16 Arrêt de bus 17 Impasse 18 Panneau Stop 19 Cédez le passage 20 Rond-point 21 Route prioritaire 22 Rétrécissement de chaussée 23 Priorité sur la circulation venant en sens inverse 24 Cédez le passage à la circulation venant en sens inverse 25 Passage pour piétons 26 Passage à niveau 27 Zone scolaire 28 Traversée d’animaux 29 Chaussée glissante 30 Aéronefs 31 Virage 32 Chevron 33 Circulation à contresens 34 Travaux routiers 35 Limitation de hauteur 36 Limitation de poids 37 Panneau de contrôle radar 38 Barrières sélectives 39 Priorité au prochain carrefour 40 Feux de circulation 41 Avertissement de feux de circulation 42 Feux pour piétons 43 Marquages routiers 44 Schéma de carrefour 45 Sas vélo 46 Affichage de vitesse 47 Repère de localisation 48 Balises de compte à rebours 49 Miroir routier 50 Téléphone d’urgence 51 Frontière internationale 52 Passage souterrain pour piétons 53 Itinéraire cyclable 54 Stationnement 55 Stationnement interdit 56 Arrêt interdit 57 Parc relais 58 Dépose-minute 59 Stationnement pour personnes handicapées 60 Gestion du trafic 61 Marche arrière 62 État de la chaussée 63 Permis provisoire 64 Marchandises dangereuses 65 Voie de détresse 66 Attraction touristique 67 Limite de charge par essieu 68 Plaque d’immatriculation 69 Station de recharge 70 Dangers 71 Cycliste 72 Autobus 73 Police 74 Ambulance 75 Taxi 76 Signaux de police 77 Norme européenne d’émissions 78 Nid-de-poule 79 Chemin 80 Particules 81 Pollution de l’air 82 Heure de pointe 83 Code de la route 84 Gare ferroviaire 85 Caniveau 86 Vélo cargo 87 Véhicule forestier 88 Véhicule de chantier 89 Ensemble semi-remorque 90 Trolleybus 91 Speed pedelec 92 Véhicule de livraison 93 Moteur au ralenti 94 Dépanneuse 95 Quatre roues motrices 96 Accès interdit à tous les véhicules 97 Vélo 98 Équipement de moto 99 Tram 100 Voie ferrée ...