Bicycle parking stationNetherlands
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62. Bicycle parking station
A bicycle parking station is a designated place or facility where bicycles can be parked and secured. It may consist of simple bicycle racks or a larger covered, enclosed or access-controlled parking facility with many bicycle spaces.
Bicycle parking stations are commonly provided near railway stations, public-transport stops, workplaces, schools, shopping areas and city centres. Users should park their bicycles in the designated spaces, secure them properly and avoid obstructing pedestrian routes, cycle facilities, entrances or other road users.
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What is a bicycle parking station?
A bicycle parking station is a designated facility where bicycles can be parked and secured.
Can speed pedelecs use bicycle parking stations?
Check the signs and the facility’s admission rules before using a space with a speed pedelec. Vehicle reservations can differ: for example, Belgian M19 reserves parking for speed pedelecs, while M20 covers bicycles and speed pedelecs together. A bicycle-parking label alone does not establish permission for every vehicle.
Can bicycles block pedestrian routes when parked?
No. Bicycle parking should leave sufficient space for pedestrians, including people using wheelchairs, mobility aids or tactile guidance routes.

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