Cycling routeHungary

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38. Cycling route

A cycling route is a planned or signposted route intended to guide cyclists between places or through a particular area. It may follow cycle paths, quiet streets, shared roads, greenways or other routes considered suitable for cycling.

A cycling route does not necessarily give cyclists exclusive use of the road or path and should not be confused with a cycle path or cycle lane. The traffic rules, priority rules and permitted road users depend on the individual roads and paths that form the route and on the local signs and regulations.

Path for cyclists. Signpost with information and directions of the cycling route. (Baja-Szeged, Hungary)
Wikimedia.org • Beroesz • CC BY-SA
How can you recognise a cycling route?

Cycling routes are commonly indicated by direction signs, bicycle symbols, route numbers, colours or destination markers. The design of the signs and route-numbering system varies between countries and regions.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Annex 1, sections D, G and H; Article 26 bis; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 18, 21 and 27; international framework subject to national law

Do cyclists have priority on a cycling route?

Not automatically. Being on a designated cycling route does not normally change the priority rules. Cyclists must continue to obey traffic lights, give-way and stop signs, crossing rules and other applicable traffic regulations.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Annex 1, sections D, G and H; Article 26 bis; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 18, 21 and 27; international framework subject to national law

What should you do when a cycling-route sign conflicts with a traffic sign?

Always follow the official traffic signs, signals and road markings. A route marker provides navigation and does not override a prohibition, mandatory direction, road closure or other traffic regulation.

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, Annex 1, sections D, G and H; Article 26 bis; sign-system reference

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 18, 21 and 27; international framework subject to national law

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