Bike pathUruguay
Traffic rules
Uruguay
1. Bike path
A bike path is a part of a road or a separate route intended primarily or exclusively for people riding bicycles. It may be physically separated from motor traffic, marked on the road surface or identified by traffic signs.
Bike paths may be one-way, two-way or shared with other road users. The permitted users, direction of travel, priority rules and obligation to use the path depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
Must cyclists use a reserved cycling carriageway in Uruguay?
Yes. Where a carriageway is reserved for bicycles, the Regulations require cyclists to use it and prohibit riding instead on the carriageway intended for other vehicles. Check the actual reservation and traffic controls rather than assuming every nearby path has this status.
May cyclists ride side by side on a Uruguayan cycling route?
The general rule is single file, except in places expressly enabled for another arrangement. A wide surface alone does not create that exception. Follow the rules and controls for the particular reserved cycling space.
May cyclists treat an ordinary Uruguayan pavement as a cycle path?
No. The Regulations prohibit riding on pavements and other places not intended for vehicle traffic. A designated cycling facility differs from an ordinary pedestrian pavement. Use the permitted cycling space and obey its posted controls.
