Sign for pedestrian and bicycle path

Types of Signs for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Rules for Drivers

• At a crosswalk, pedestrians always have right of way. You must stop and let them cross.
• You usually are not allowed to drive on pedestrian and bicycle paths with a car, except for crossing.
• When crossing a pedestrian and bicycle path, you must give way to pedestrians and cyclists.
• In a shared street, everyone shares the roadway, but pedestrians have priority.

Rules for Cyclists

• Cyclists shall use bicycle paths when available along the road.
• On a separated pedestrian and bicycle path, cyclists must show consideration for pedestrians.
• Cycling prohibited signs mean the bicycle must be walked, not ridden.

Typical Traps

• Confusing separated and shared pedestrian and bicycle paths. Separated has a line, shared does not.
• Forgetting the right of way when crossing a pedestrian and bicycle path.
• Overlooking that vulnerable road users have special rights at crosswalks.

Further Reading

• Read about mandatory signs and information signs to understand blue circles and squares.
• See school routes and residential zones for rules about children along the road.
• Read about right of way and intersections for right-of-way rules at crosswalks.