Traffic rules
How do you know which motorway speed limit applies?
The motorway speed limit is shown on signs and can vary by time of day. Traffic signs are always leading.
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What is the maximum speed outside built-up areas?
On ordinary roads outside built-up areas, the speed limit for cars is usually 80 km/h, unless signs indicate a different limit.
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What is the maximum speed within built-up areas?
For motor vehicles, the default speed limit within built-up areas is 50 km/h, unless traffic signs indicate a different limit.
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Does a tram have right of way at an equal-priority intersection?
At an equal-priority intersection, drivers must yield to a tram, whether it is coming from the left or the right.
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Who has right of way at an unpaved side road?
Drivers on an unpaved road must give way to drivers on a paved road.
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When does traffic from the right have priority?
At an equal priority junction, you must give way to drivers coming from the right, unless an exception applies.
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May you enter an intersection if traffic is backed up?
You must not block an intersection. Even when the light is green, wait if there is no clear space on the other side.
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Why are you not allowed to overtake just before a zebra crossing?
You must not overtake another vehicle just before or on a zebra crossing. That vehicle may stop for a pedestrian you cannot yet see.
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May you overtake a tram on the right?
A tram is an important exception to the main rule that you overtake on the left: you may also overtake a tram on the right.
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Which side should you overtake on?
The general rule is that drivers overtake on the left. Read which checks are part of a safe overtaking manoeuvre.
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Where should a rider ride?
Riders use the bridle path. If there isn’t one, they may use the verge or the roadway.
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Should a moped use the cycle/moped path or the roadway?
Moped riders use a mandatory cycle/moped path. If there isn’t one, they generally ride on the roadway.
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