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Art. 33 Ordinance of September 5, 1979, on Road Signage (OSR) - Bicycle Lane, Pedestrian Path, Bridle Path

OSR; Chapitre 3 Signaux de prescription
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Art. 33 OSR · Bicycle Lane, Pedestrian Path, Bridle Path

The sign "Bicycle Lane" (2.60) requires cyclists and moped riders to use the lane indicated to them by this sign. The place where the bicycle lane ends may be indicated by the sign "End of Bicycle Lane" (2.60.1). Articles 15, paragraph 3, and 40, of the Road Traffic Regulations (OCR) govern issues of right of way and the use of the bicycle lane by other road users.

The sign "Pedestrian Path" (2.61) requires pedestrians to use the path indicated to them by the sign. The sign "Bridle Path" (2.62) requires riders and persons leading a horse by rein to use the path indicated to them by this sign. Other road users are not allowed on these paths or alleys; articles 41, paragraph 4, 43a, paragraph 1, 50, and 50a of the OCR are reserved concerning pedestrian paths.

To direct road users to a bicycle lane, a pedestrian path, or a bridle path that is located on the opposite side of the road, the corresponding sign accompanied by a "Directional Plate" (5.07) with an arrow pointing in that direction will be placed.

When a path is intended for two categories of users (e.g., pedestrians and cyclists or pedestrians and riders) and a dashed or solid line (art. 74a, paragraph 5) allows a distinct travel area to be allocated to each of the two categories of users, the corresponding symbols separated by a vertical line are shown on the sign (e.g., "Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Path, with shared travel area"; 2.63); each category of users is required to use the part of the travel area allocated to them by the corresponding symbol. When a path without separation markings is intended to be used jointly by two categories of users, the corresponding symbols are depicted on the sign (e.g., "Bicycle Lane and Pedestrian Path without shared travel area"; 2.63.1). Cyclists and moped riders, as well as riders, must show particular consideration for pedestrians and adjust their speed to the situation. When safety requires it, they must warn pedestrians or even stop.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (7)

60/2017/35 · sh (Art. 33 Abs. 4 Satz 2 SSV)
Suspensive Effect Granted to Appeal Against Bicycle Ban on Footpaths
Mentioned when assessing whether the prohibition is justified, regarding the coexistence of cyclists and pedestrians.
P/21239/2021 · ge (art. 33 al. 4 OSR)
Appeal Against Decision to Drop Negligent Bodily Harm Complaint Following Cycling Accident
This article was referenced in the reasoning concerning the cyclist's obligation to yield priority to pedestrians.
SK 2021 96 · be (Art. 33 Abs. 1 SSV)
Appeal of Conviction for Drunken Driving, Traffic Violations, and Insulting Police Officers
Cited as the specific regulation detailing the 'Radweg' signal referenced under the traffic violation conviction.
LB160030 · zh (Art. 33 Abs. 3 SSV)
Traffic Accident Compensation Appeal: Liability and Non-Pecuniary Damages Assessment
Cited in reasoning regarding the interpretation of traffic signs related to bike paths.
52.2006.53 · ti (art. 33 OSStr)
Resident v. Local Authority on Traffic Restrictions and Land Use Plan Compliance
Cited in the 'Per questi motivi' section; the court ruled against the signal 2.63.1 based on planning law, but this article regulates the sign itself, which was rejected in order 1.
30.2008.285 · ti (art. 33 cpv. 1 OSStr)
Driver fined for using bicycle path, appeal dismissed.
This article from the ordinance on road traffic rules is cited as part of the legal basis leading to the final rejection of the appeal (Point 1).
52.2006.53 · ti (Art. 33 OSStr)
Residents v. Municipality Regarding Traffic Regulation of Parallel Roads
Cited in the reasoning as the basis for designating cycle paths/pedestrian paths, which the decision partially rejected in point 1.