Driving on the Bicycle Lane

Drivers of other vehicles may drive on the bicycle lane delimited by a broken line, provided they do not obstruct bicycle traffic.

Extended Bike Lanes

These lanes are designated bike lanes with an additional setup area, often located in front of traffic signals. In this extended area, cyclists may line up side by side while waiting for the light to turn green.

Ban on Bicycles and Motorcycles

This prohibition forbids the riding of bicycles and motorcycles, and the ban on motorcycles includes a ban on riding with the engine running.

Steering Devices

Drivers of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles must always remain in control of the steering. Cyclists must also keep their feet on the pedals.

Carrying Children on Bicycles

• Cyclists aged 16 or older may carry a child up to seven years of age in a secure child safety seat. The seat must protect the child’s legs and must not hinder the cyclist’s movements.
• Motorcyclists and cyclists must sit in the designated seats, and children can only use a bicycle if they can pedal while seated.

Carrying Objects

Cyclists and motorcyclists are not allowed to carry objects that interfere with their ability to signal or that pose a danger to other road users. Carried objects must not exceed 1 meter in width.

Passing Motor Vehicles

Cyclists may pass on the right of a column of motor vehicles if there is enough space. Slalom movements in front of vehicles are prohibited. Cyclists must not obstruct the movement of the motorcade or position themselves in front of stopped vehicles.

Motorcyclist Behavior

Motorcyclists must adhere to the same rules as cyclists, particularly regarding noise control and general traffic rules.

Riding Side by Side

Riding side by side is permitted under certain conditions:

• In groups of more than ten bicycles or motorcycles;
• In dense bicycle or motorcycle traffic;
• On dedicated or signalized cycle paths on secondary roads.

Entering a Road from Side Exits

When entering a main road from side exits (such as factory exits, garages, dirt roads, etc.), drivers must yield the right of way to road users.

Bike Lanes

Bike lanes are marked by either broken or unbroken yellow lines. The unbroken lines must not be crossed or driven over.

Right of Way at Junctions

At junctions, drivers must give way to cyclists when crossing cycle lanes. The same right-of-way rules apply to cyclists as to motor vehicles on adjacent roads. Cyclists also have the right of way when drivers turn.

Cyclists’ Responsibilities

Cyclists must yield when exiting a cycle track or lane and when overtaking within the lane.

Trailers on Cycle Lanes

Bicycles with trailers are allowed on bike lanes if they do not obstruct other cyclists. Pedestrians and disabled persons may use bike lanes where there are no sidewalks.

Sidewalks and Bicycle Paths

The sidewalk is for pedestrians, and the bike path is for cyclists. Cyclists must use designated bike lanes and paths.

Prohibition on Pulling

Cyclists must not be pulled by vehicles or animals.

Cycle Path Signal

The “cycle path” signal requires cyclists to use the marked path, and an “End of cycle track” signal indicates where the path ends.

Riding Restrictions

Motorcyclists must not ride side by side with bicycles or other motorcycles. Cyclists and motorcyclists cannot ride alongside motorcycles.

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