Cycling

Bicycles are defined as vehicles and therefore the same laws and regulations apply to riding bikes and cars. Key points to consider:

Before leaving

• A protective helmet must be worn during cycling for children under the age of 16.

• Cyclists may not use smart devices for cycling.

Road cyclist

• Bikes may be used on roadways. However, biking on high-speed and congested roads (if alternatives are available) is not recommended.

• A cyclist should generally stay on the right of the far right lane.

• You can bike in the middle of the lane with a maximum speed of 30 km/h and take special care at junctions and where the carriageway and paths intersect.

Sidewalk or pedestrian wheel

• Sidewalks and footpaths may be used, but the cyclist shall give way to the pedestrians and show them due consideration.

• If a bicycle path is parallel to a sidewalk or footpath, bicycle paths shall be used.

• If you are riding on a sidewalk or a footpath, you must not be riding at speeds higher than your normal walking speed.

• A cyclist needs to give an acoustic signal when approaching pedestrians if they are not likely to notice them.

For drivers of cars

• When a vehicle is overtaken by a bicycle or moped, lateral clearance of at least 1,5 metres shall be allowed.

• A driver intending to turn across a bike lane shall give priority to cyclists travelling in the lane.

Further information

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