Zone résidentiellePays-Bas

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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 Pays-Bas 2 Autoroute 3 Voie rapide 4 Zone résidentielle 5 Zone 6 Limitation de vitesse 7 Chemin piéton 8 Piste cyclable 9 Rue cyclable 10 Zone piétonne 11 Pente 12 Arrêt de bus 13 Impasse 14 Panneau Stop 15 Cédez le passage 16 Rond-point 17 Route prioritaire 18 Passage à niveau 19 Zone scolaire 20 Dépassement 21 Traversée d’animaux 22 Travaux routiers 23 Limitation de poids 24 Panneau de contrôle radar 25 Barrières sélectives 26 Zone à faibles émissions 27 Priorité au prochain carrefour 28 Feux de circulation 29 Avertissement de feux de circulation 30 Marquages routiers 31 Affichage de vitesse 32 Miroir routier 33 Téléphone d’urgence 34 Itinéraire cyclable 35 Stationnement 36 Stationnement interdit 37 Arrêt interdit 38 Parc relais 39 Dépose-minute 40 Disque de stationnement 41 Stationnement pour personnes handicapées 42 Gestion du trafic 43 Insertion 44 Marche arrière 45 Carrefour non réglementé 46 Bande cyclable suggérée 47 Voie d’heure de pointe 48 Issue de secours 49 Chargement surdimensionné 50 Limite d’agglomération 51 Zone de stationnement 52 Limite de charge par essieu 53 Plaque d’immatriculation 54 Station de recharge 55 Dangers 56 Chemin équestre 57 Cycliste 58 Camion 59 Autobus 60 Police 61 Ambulance 62 Stationnement pour vélos 63 Feux de tram 64 Norme européenne d’émissions 65 Nid-de-poule 66 Chemin 67 Particules 68 Pollution de l’air 69 Heure de pointe 70 Code de la route 71 Caniveau 72 Vélo cargo 73 Véhicule forestier 74 Véhicule de chantier 75 Ensemble semi-remorque 76 Trolleybus 77 Speed pedelec 78 Véhicule de livraison 79 Moteur au ralenti 80 Dépanneuse 81 Quatre roues motrices 82 Accès interdit à tous les véhicules 83 Vélo 84 Équipement de moto 85 Voie ferrée 86 Caravane 87 Remorque 88 Attelage 89 Camion de pompiers 90 Sirène 91 Convoi 92 Feux des véhicules d’urgence 93 Machines agricoles 94 Vélo électrique 95 Véhicule électrique 96 Pedelec 97 Quadricycle 98 Voiturette 99 Véhicule tout-terrain 100 Fourgonnette ...