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Pedestrian street (Gågate)
The sign indicates the boundary of an area where driving a motor vehicle is prohibited, except for a small electric motor vehicle, and where the provisions of the trafikkreglene concerning gågate apply. The sign applies until it is cancelled by sign 550 “End of gågate”.
When you see the sign
You must not enter by car or other motor vehicle unless other signs explicitly permit it. If you are permitted to enter, you must drive at walking pace, give way to pedestrians and be prepared to stop immediately.
Rules
- Driving a motor vehicle is prohibited, except for small electric motor vehicles such as electric scooters.
- All vehicles permitted to travel in the pedestrian street must be driven at walking pace.
- Drivers of vehicles must give way to pedestrians.
- Parking is permitted only in specially designated spaces.
- The rules apply from sign 548 to sign 550 «Slutt på gågate».
Tips
- Look for supplementary plates before entering; they may indicate that certain vehicles or driving purposes are permitted at specific times.
- Drive slowly enough to stop immediately if a pedestrian changes direction.
- Expect pedestrians across the entire street area, not just along the edges.
- Do not assume that making a delivery or accessing a property automatically gives you permission to enter.
Common misconceptions
- Many people think the sign only means that pedestrians have priority, but the main rule is that ordinary motor vehicles may not enter.
- Some people confuse walking pace with a specific low speed limit. Walking pace must be adapted to pedestrians and the conditions.
- It is incorrect to assume that ordinary parking along the edge is permitted once you have permission to enter.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign indicate?
- AThat a motortrafikkveg where pedestrians and cyclists may not travel begins
- BThat an area where motor vehicles may drive when giving priority to pedestrians begins
- CThat an area where motor vehicles normally may not enter begins
- DThat a motorveg with its own traffic rules and a higher speed level begins
Medium
You are lawfully riding an electric scooter past this sign and are approaching several pedestrians. How should you ride?
- AYou should maintain a steady speed and pass the pedestrians
- BYou should travel at walking speed and give way to the pedestrians
- CYou should maintain cycling speed and warn the pedestrians
- DYou should maintain a low speed if the pedestrians give way
Hard
You have special permission to drive a car into the area that begins at this sign. Where may you park?
- AYou may park along the edge when using hazard warning lights
- BYou may only park in specially designated parking spaces
- CYou may park anywhere when the car has permission
- DYou may park along the edge when pedestrians can get past
Theory test tip
Look for the difference between a sign that introduces an area and one that ends it. Sign 548 introduces the pedestrian-street rules, while sign 550 repeals them.
Did you know
Pedestrian streets are mainly used in city and town centres to give pedestrians more space, while allowing bicycles and small electric motor vehicles to travel there on the pedestrians' terms.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter a pedestrian street in an ordinary passenger car?
As a general rule, no, because the sign prohibits driving a motor vehicle. You may enter only if other signs explicitly give your car access.
Can I cycle in a pedestrian street?
Yes, cycling is generally permitted. You must ride at walking pace and give way to pedestrians.
Are electric scooters permitted?
Yes, small electric motor vehicles are explicitly exempt from the entry prohibition. However, the rider must still travel at walking pace and give way to pedestrians.
How long do the pedestrian-street rules apply?
They apply from sign 548. The area ends at sign 550 «Slutt på gågate».
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