Residential areaHungary
3. Residential area
A residential area is a street or group of streets where housing and access to local properties are the main functions. Drivers should expect pedestrians, cyclists, children, parked vehicles and vehicles entering or leaving driveways.
Some countries identify particular residential areas with traffic signs and apply special low-speed and residential-area rules. The speed limit, pedestrian rights, parking rules and permitted road users therefore depend on local signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to a residential area in Hungary?
The official Hungarian term is lakó-pihenő övezet. The entrance and exit signs define a special residential-area category with restricted motor-vehicle access.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 17(1),39/A(1)-(3)
Start of a residential area.
English • Traffic sign figure 122 • Residential area. The sign marks the beginning of a residential area. Vehicles may travel at no more than 20 km/h. KRESZ section 39/A governs entry and traffic in the area.
Magyar • 122. ábra • Lakó-pihenő övezet. A lakó-pihenő övezet kezdetét jelzi. Járművel legfeljebb 20 km/óra sebességgel szabad közlekedni; a behajtásra és a közlekedésre a KRESZ 39/A. §-a irányadó.
Sources
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🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 17(1)j • 122. ábra
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End of the residential area.
English • Traffic sign figure 123 • End of the residential area. The residential area ends.
Magyar • 123. ábra • Lakó-pihenő övezet vége. A lakó-pihenő övezet vége.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Njt.jog.gov.hu • 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet (KRESZ) • 17(1)k • 123. ábra
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Gigillo83 • Public domain • Source revision 2014-03-22. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What speed limit applies in a residential area in Hungary?
The maximum in the specially signposted category is 20 km/h. Drive with extra care for pedestrians and cyclists and slow further whenever needed.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 17(1),39/A(1)-(3)
What rights do pedestrians have in a signposted residential area in Hungary?
Drivers must be especially careful around pedestrians and cyclists. On a street without a pavement in this category, pedestrians may use the whole width but must not obstruct vehicle traffic unnecessarily.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 17(1),39/A(1)-(3)
May anyone drive through a signposted Hungarian residential area?
Only the vehicle categories listed in the rules may enter, including bicycles, permitted vehicles serving residents or visitors, specified deliveries and essential services, and vehicles driven by or carrying a disabled person. Being a through route does not itself authorise a motor vehicle to enter.
🔗 njt.jog.gov.hu • Hungary: KRESZ sections 17(1),39/A(1)-(3)

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