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A street is a road in a built-up or developed area that provides access to homes, businesses, schools, shops and other properties or activities. Streets are commonly shared by several types of road users, including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
A street may contain a roadway, pavements, cycle facilities, parking spaces, public-transport stops and other infrastructure. Speed limits, priority rules, parking restrictions and permitted road users depend on the local traffic signs, road design and regulations.
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What is a street?
A street is a road in a built-up or developed area that commonly provides access to buildings, properties and activities along it.
Can pedestrians use a street?
Yes. Pedestrians normally use the pavement or other pedestrian facilities provided along the street and cross the roadway according to the applicable crossing rules.
Is there one speed limit for all streets?
No. The applicable speed depends on the country, location, type of street and traffic signs. Special lower limits commonly apply in residential, school or pedestrian-oriented areas.
