An amendment to the Road Traffic Act, which will come into force on October 1st, will bring some changes. A parked car that protrudes too far into the sidewalk can be penalized.
Cyclists should be happy. With the 33rd amendment to the Road Traffic Act, some new regulations will come into force on Saturday, October 1st, which will bring fundamental improvements, especially for cyclists. For Transport Councilor Sandra Wassermann, the amendment ensures better coexistence in road traffic. “The new rules are particularly valuable for cyclists!” These are the most important changes: fewer detours for pedestrians and priority: pedestrians can cross the street without a zebra crossing from October, should the traffic situation permit. In addition, it is now clearly stipulated that pedestrians have priority on the sidewalk, for example when exiting garages. Minimum distance when overtaking cyclists is stipulated: In future, cyclists must keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters when overtaking in built-up areas and 2 meters outside built-up areas. Only if the vehicle is overtaking at a maximum of 30 km/h may the distance be somewhat smaller. This rule already exists in Germany. Green arrow for cyclists: With a new “green arrow” traffic sign, cyclists should now be able to turn right or even go straight at intersections despite the “red” sign. However, cyclists have lower priority than crossing pedestrians. Fewer barriers and obstacles on the sidewalk: Anyone who parks their car in such a way that vehicle parts protrude into the sidewalk can be asked to pay. “People who were traveling with wheelchairs, walkers or prams were particularly handicapped in narrow places,” says Wassermann. The sidewalk may only be used for short loading activities if a minimum width of 1.5 meters remains free. Adults are allowed to cycle next to the child: An important innovation for parents: It is now permitted on the road to cycle next to the child with the to ride a bike. Railroads are excluded.
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