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Cycle crossing
The marking indicates a crossing place for cyclists and drivers of small electric motor vehicles.
When you see the sign
Slow down if necessary, look out for cyclists and riders of small electric motor vehicles approaching from either side, and be prepared to stop. Determine who has the right of way based on road signs, traffic lights and the general right-of-way rules, because the road markings alone do not give those crossing an unconditional right of way.
Rules
- Road marking 1026 indicates a place where cyclists and riders of small electric motor vehicles may cross the carriageway.
- The road marking does not regulate the right of way on its own; the right of way is determined by any applicable signs, traffic lights or the general provisions of the traffic regulations.
- When turning, you must give way to cyclists and riders of small electric motor vehicles who continue straight ahead on the carriageway or the road shoulder.
- As a general rule, a cyclist coming from a cycle path, footpath or pavement who is entering or crossing another road must give way to traffic on that road.
Tips
- Look early towards both ends of the cycle path; a cyclist or electric scooter rider may approach faster than a pedestrian.
- Check your mirrors and blind spot before turning across a cycle crossing.
- Adjust your speed so that you can stop if a sign, traffic light or your turning manoeuvre means that you must give way.
- Be especially alert if the cycle crossing is combined with a pedestrian crossing, because different rules may apply to pedestrians and cyclists.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that a cycle crossing always gives cyclists priority, in the same way that many people assume a pedestrian crossing does for pedestrians.
- Failing to notice cyclists in the blind spot when the car turns across the crossing.
- Assuming that a cycle crossing and a pedestrian crossing are the same road marking and have identical right-of-way rules.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this road marking indicate?
- AA crossing place for cyclists and drivers of a small electric motor vehicle
- BA line that must not be driven on or crossed
- CA place where changing lanes is dangerous
- DA traffic lane intended only for cyclists and pedestrians
Medium
You are going to turn right across this road marking. A cyclist beside you continues straight ahead on the carriageway. What do you do?
- AI turn first because the car is ahead of the cyclist.
- BI stop only if the cyclist signals.
- CI reduce speed and yield to the cyclist.
- DI turn first because the road marking is not a gangfelt.
Hard
A cyclist comes from a cycle path and is going to cross another road at this road marking. You are driving straight ahead on the road, and there are neither traffic lights nor vikeplikt (duty to yield) signs. What applies?
- AYou have vikeplikt (duty to yield) because the road marking has the same rules as a gangfelt.
- BThe cyclist has vikeplikt (duty to yield) only if the road has a barrier line.
- CThe cyclist normally has vikeplikt (duty to yield) toward you.
- DYou always have vikeplikt (duty to yield) because the road marking gives the cyclist priority.
Theory test tip
The most common trap on the theory test is answering that road marking 1026 automatically gives the cyclist priority. Always check who is turning, where the cyclist is coming from, and whether signs or traffic lights regulate the crossing.
Did you know
A cycle crossing is marked with two parallel rows of short white markings that define the route across the carriageway. It is often used to make the continuity of a cycle facility clear through an intersection.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to give way to a cyclist at a cycle crossing?
No. The road marking alone does not determine the right of way; you must consider signs, traffic lights and the general right-of-way rules.
Do I have to give way when turning across the cycle crossing?
You must give way if the cyclist or rider of a small electric motor vehicle continues straight ahead on the carriageway or the road shoulder while you are turning. Pay particular attention to road users in your blind spot before turning.
What is meant by a small electric motor vehicle?
This includes, among other things, an electric scooter that meets the requirements for a small electric motor vehicle. The marking also indicates a crossing point for such vehicles.
Is a cycle crossing the same as a pedestrian crossing?
No. A cycle crossing indicates where cyclists and riders of small electric motor vehicles cross, while a pedestrian crossing is intended for pedestrians and has its own right-of-way rules.
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