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201. Place
Une place est un espace public ouvert où se rejoignent une ou plusieurs routes, rues ou voies piétonnes. Les places sont courantes dans les villes et villages et peuvent offrir de l’espace pour la circulation, les piétons, le stationnement, les transports publics, les marchés ou d’autres activités publiques.
L’organisation de la circulation sur une place peut varier fortement. Elle peut comporter des chaussées, zones piétonnes, aménagements cyclables, places de stationnement ou zones à accès restreint ; les usagers doivent donc respecter les panneaux, marquages, règles de priorité et règlements locaux applicables.
What is a square?
A square is an open public space where one or more roads, streets or pedestrian routes meet.
Is a square the same as an intersection?
No. An intersection is primarily the place where roads cross or meet, while a square can be a larger open public space containing several roads, traffic movements and other activities.
Can vehicles drive through a square?
Yes, where traffic is permitted. Some squares carry ordinary traffic, while others are partly or completely reserved for pedestrians, cyclists or public transport.
Can a square contain parking spaces?
Yes. Parking may be provided in designated parts of a square, subject to the applicable signs, markings and local parking regulations.
Can a square be a pedestrian zone?
Yes. A square may lie wholly or partly within a pedestrian zone where motor-vehicle access is restricted.
Can buses or trams use a square?
Yes. Urban squares may contain bus lanes, tram tracks, passenger stops or other public-transport infrastructure.
Can cyclists ride through a square?
This depends on the road layout, traffic signs and local regulations. Cyclists may use the roadway, cycle facilities or other permitted routes through the square.
Who has priority in a square?
There is no universal priority rule simply because traffic is in a square. Road users must follow the traffic lights, priority signs, road markings and ordinary priority rules applying at the location.
Is there a special speed limit for squares?
Not generally. The applicable speed depends on the road, zone and traffic signs. Lower limits may apply in pedestrian-oriented, residential or traffic-calmed areas.
Can public events take place in a square?
Yes. Squares are often used for markets, events and public gatherings, which may result in temporary traffic restrictions or road closures.
Should drivers expect many pedestrians in a square?
Yes. Squares commonly have significant pedestrian activity, so drivers should observe carefully and adapt their speed where necessary.
Can the traffic arrangement in a square change temporarily?
Yes. Authorities may temporarily change access, parking or traffic circulation because of events, construction, emergencies or other traffic-management needs.

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