Residential areaUkraine

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Ukraine. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.


1. 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.

What speed limit applies in a residential area in Ukraine?

The maximum in residential and pedestrian zones is 20 km/h. Slower driving is necessary where pedestrians or visibility make that maximum unsafe.

🔗 pdr.infotech.gov.ua • Rule 12.5; residential and pedestrian zones 20 km/h

🔗 riv.hsc.gov.ua • HSC official speed guidance, 26 March 2026

Start of a residential area. Start of a residential area.

English • Traffic sign 5.34 • Residential area. Pedestrians have priority and speed must not exceed 20 km/h. Through traffic, learner driving and parking with the engine running are prohibited.

Українська • 5.34 • Житлова зона. У житловій зоні пішоходи мають перевагу; швидкість не більше 20 км/год. Заборонені транзитний рух, навчальна їзда та стоянка з працюючим двигуном.

End of the residential area. End of the residential area.

English • Traffic sign 5.35 • End of residential area. Give way to other road users when leaving.

Українська • 5.35 • Кінець житлової зони. Виїзд із житлової зони; дайте дорогу іншим учасникам руху.