Selective barriersSweden
20. Selective barriers
Selective barriers are physical access-control devices that allow certain road users or authorised vehicles to pass while restricting other traffic. They may include fixed, removable, folding or retractable bollards, gates, barriers and width-filtering installations.
The permitted users are determined by traffic signs, access conditions and local regulations, not by the barrier alone. Drivers should approach slowly, verify that they are authorised and wait until any moving barrier is fully open or retracted before continuing.
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What does a selective barrier control in Sweden?
A bollard, gate, bus filter or other physical access-control device can admit some users and exclude others. It is not a universal traffic-sign category. In Sweden, the relevant sign or local traffic order must be checked.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 2 §§1–3, Ch 3 §§6,14: care and controls
May a cyclist or motorcycle rider use a gap beside a selective barrier in Sweden?
Only if the applicable access rule permits that road user and the opening is safe and intended for them. A gap designed for pedestrians or cyclists is not permission for an unauthorised motorcycle or car.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 2 §§1–3, Ch 3 §§6,14: care and controls
Can you drive through a movable barrier while it is opening in Sweden?
As a safety precaution, wait until the barrier is fully open or lowered and check that your own access is permitted. Do not follow an authorised bus or emergency vehicle through a closing gate. Obey the actual signals and access conditions.
🔗 data.riksdagen.se • Traffic Ordinance, Ch 2 §§1–3, Ch 3 §§6,14: care and controls

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