Traffic on Bicycle Streets

A bicycle street is intended for the (mixed) traffic of non-motorized and motorized vehicles.

Riding a bicycle is permitted only on bicycle paths, pedestrian and bicycle paths, or bicycle lanes; where these are absent – on a suitable (asphalt or concrete-surfaced) road shoulder. When there is no bicycle path, pedestrian and bicycle path on the road, or no bicycle lane or shoulder on the right side of the road, and in cases where riding on them is impossible (potholes, etc.), it is permitted to ride on the sidewalk or in single file along the rightmost lane of the carriageway, as close as possible to its right edge, except as set out in paragraph 106 of the Rules, when it is necessary to go around an obstacle, or to drive straight when only right turns are permitted from the first lane. When riding along the shoulder, pedestrian and bicycle path, or sidewalk, the bicycle rider must give way to pedestrians, must not obstruct or endanger them, and may pass closely by a pedestrian at a speed close to walking speed (3–7 km/h), leaving a sufficient lateral distance for traffic to be safe.

Before turning right, left, or turning around (except for turning at an intersection with circular traffic), the driver must in advance move close to the corresponding edge of the carriageway intended for travel in that direction. Road signs and (or) horizontal road markings may modify this requirement.

On a bicycle street, it is prohibited:178.3.1. to drive at a speed greater than 30 km/h;178.3.2. to overtake.