Pedal cycles prohibited: what it means

What it means

This sign prohibits cyclists from using the carriageway, lane or path. There they can be a danger to themselves and to other road users.

What you must do

As a driver, look out for cyclists who use the road even though it is prohibited. Cyclists must follow a different route and may not go past the sign.

Where you see it

At the beginning of or entrance to any carriageway, lane or path.

Remember

Cyclists should not be there. Check for them anyway.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   True or false?

   The Pedal cycles prohibited sign is displayed at the beginning of or entrance to a carriageway, lane or path.

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   Answer: True

   The Pedal cycles prohibited sign is found at the beginning of or entrance to a carriageway, lane or path.

2. Question 2

   Which of these signs prohibits cyclists from using a carriageway, lane or path where they can cause a danger to themselves and to other road users?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture C

   The Pedal cycles prohibited sign prohibits cyclists where they can be a danger to themselves and other road users.

3. Question 3

   

   A Pedal cycles prohibited sign is displayed at the entrance to the road on which you are driving. What must you do with regard to cyclists?

   • A Disregard cyclists, because they are prohibited on the road
   • B Look out for cyclists who use the road despite the prohibition
   • C Sound the hooter at any cyclist until he or she leaves
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   Answer: B: Look out for cyclists who use the road despite the prohibition

   You must look out for cyclists who use the road even though it is prohibited.