Shared-use pathSlovakia
Traffic rules
Slovakia
1. Shared-use path
A shared-use path is a path or part of a road intended for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. Unlike facilities where pedestrians and cyclists have clearly separated sections, users of a shared-use path normally travel within the same general space.
Because users may travel at very different speeds, cyclists should approach pedestrians carefully, adapt their speed and leave sufficient space when passing. The permitted users, priority rules and any speed restrictions depend on the local traffic signs and regulations.
What does Slovakia call a shared walking and cycling path?
The official term is cestička pre chodcov a cyklistov. It identifies a facility for both groups. Where separate lanes are marked, use the part allocated to your group, subject to the specified manoeuvre exceptions.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Act 8/2009, §55(6); §2(2)(u): combined paths and walking pace
How must cyclists treat pedestrians on Slovak combined paths?
Cyclists must not endanger pedestrians. A combined-path sign permits sharing but does not grant a right to pass through walkers without care. On a divided facility, the permitted exceptions for entering another part also prohibit endangering its users.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Act 8/2009, §55(6); §2(2)(u): combined paths and walking pace
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Decree 30/2020: route signs 220–223
Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
English • Traffic sign 222 • Shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The sign identifies a shared route intended for pedestrians and cyclists and requires them to use it.
Slovenčina • Dopravná značka 222 • Spoločná cestička pre chodcov a cyklistov. Značka označuje spoločnú komunikáciu určenú pre chodcov a cyklistov a prikazuje im ju použiť.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Static.slov-lex.sk • Vyhláška č. 30/2020 Z. z. • značka 222 • znenie účinné od 31. 3. 2024
SVG source: Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic • Public domain • Original revision 2010-08-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Is a Slovak pedestrian path opened to cycling the same as every combined path?
No. Where signs allow cyclists onto a pedestrian path, they must not obstruct or endanger pedestrians and must keep to walking speed. That specific permission must not be mistaken for a universal speed rule for every combined walking and cycling facility.
🔗 static.slov-lex.sk • Act 8/2009, §55(6); §2(2)(u): combined paths and walking pace
