Danish Bicycle Traffic SignsBelow you will find some Danish bicycle traffic signs that every motorist and cyclist should know before heading out on the roads in Denmark. Please remember that in Denmark, motorists must yield to cyclists and pedestrians. Cyclists must yield to pedestrians. A blue sign with a bicycle symbol on it means that this is a bicycle path and you should ride your bike on it instead of on the road.Cars and mtorcycles are not allowed on these roads.
ABOVE If you come across a sign with a diagonal red line crossing over a bicycle, that means it is unlawful to take a bicycle along this route. BELOW This triangular red sign with white background showing a bicyle is a warning to motorists that bicycles may be using the road or crossing the road. So motorists should be aware. This also means that cyclists may travel on this road, since there is no bike path available. These double arrows indicate that bicycle traffic is coming in both directions. So watch out ahead of you and keep your bike to the right in order to avoid any collisions.
BELOW When you see symbols for two modes of transportation on one sign, it means that the path can be used by both. You are sharing the path so take heed and be courteous.
The only difference between the above two signs is the line down the middle. The line means that it is still a shared path, but each mode has its own path. Please stay in your appropriate lane to avoid any confrontations or accidents. Since the bicycle is shown on the left side of the sign, cyclists should be on the left and pedestrians should keep to the right. There is rarely a line down the middle - it is symbolic.
ABOVE: Here the sign indicates that there are pedestrians, bicycles and horses all using the path, but it is shared and there are no clear paths. Walk, cycle or ride your horse carefully. Also if you see the sign to the right which read "Gågade", this means walking street and you are NOT allowed to ride your bicycle on that street. You must get off the bicycle and walk it until you get off that street. These are usually posted in busy shopping centers and streets with lots of boutiques. These are the most common Danish bicycle traffic signs you will see for bicyclists, but there is one other traffic device you must be aware of: THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. Yes, the traffic lights are also for bicyclists. So if you are traveling on a regular road and not the bike path, you must obey the traffic lights. If you cross on a red, you will get fined, just like a car. So be aware. Also, in many cities you find a seperate traffic light just for cyclists. Again, pay attention and do not get fined. It happens all the time. There is no slack given to cyclists! Please feel free to comment on this subjectDo you have a helpful tip or comment on this subject that you would like to share? Please leave comments below. |
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