In what European countries can you ride a moped on cycle paths?

[mark manley]

Just out of interest I was wondering which European countries allow mopeds on cycle lanes? I have seen them in The Netherlands and was wondering particularly about Germany where they have an excellent network of cycle lanes.

[g6snl]

I've seen it in several cities / countries in EU but I honestly don't know if they are "allowed" or "just do it anyway"

[Walkabout]

Originally Posted by g6snl

I've seen it in several cities / countries in EU but I honestly don't know if they are "allowed" or "just do it anyway"

That has always been my thought about the "kids" who ride them in France.
It used to be that teenagers don't have to register mopeds to ride them in public places; I've often seen them riding on cycle ways.
Maybe the French rules have developed/changed or just simply do permit such use?

I think Denmark allows mopeds on their cycle ways - or is that just "permissive"?

[Donmanolo]

Definitely ok in Slovenia , and is a common thing , although technically it applies only to 25km\h limited mopeds that you don't need a helmet or insurance for. Italy is a totally different matter ....but its a non issue since there aren't exactly a lot of bicycle paths here anyway...!

[duibhceK]

In Belgium 25km/h mopeds are obliged to use the cycle path everywhere, unless specific signs forbid it.
45km/h limited mopeds are obliged to use the cycle path wherever a speed limit higher than 50km/h is in effect. Within zones that have a 50km/h or lower speed limit you can choose whether you use the cycle path or not.
Any moped faster than 45km/h requires a motorcycle license and is not allowed on the cycle path.

[pbekkerh]

Originally Posted by Walkabout

That has always been my thought about the "kids" who ride them in France.
It used to be that teenagers don't have to register mopeds to ride them in public places; I've often seen them riding on cycle ways.
Maybe the French rules have developed/changed or just simply do permit such use?

I think Denmark allows mopeds on their cycle ways - or is that just "permissive"?

In Danmark 30 km/h mopeds(with yellow plates) must use cycle ways. 45km/h mopeds (with white plates) must drive as if it was a motorcycle, although you can drive it on a car licence.

[PanEuropean]

In Switzerland, the little pedal-assisted mopeds (mofas) can use bike paths, unless it is explicitly signed otherwise.

Michael

[k1322]

In Sweden old "class 2" mopeds (25 km/h if issued after 2003, 30 km/h if before 2003) can be ridden on cycle lanes if not specifically disallowed by signs. If it got a registry plate, class 1 EU moped, you have to stick to regular roads.

[moggy 1968]

netherlands, but not sure of the specifics

[Blommetje]

About the Netherlands. There are two types of mopeds. One is classified for 25 km per hour, the other for 45 km per hour. The bikes are the same but this is achieved with a different cilinder head, so the pressure is lower for the slower bikes.

A slower bike is always on the bike path, in both cities and - where possible - outside of cities. The faster bikes is more complicated. In the cities they are not allowed to ride 45 km. They also must keep a speed limit of 25. However, no one does! Within the cities there are signs per road saying 'on path' or 'on road'. Outside of the cities they ride on the road. Exceptions are for instance with roundabouts, then they go on the bike path.


This a sample of a sign.
Left part says 'go on the road'
Middle part says 'got off the road'
Right part indicates a bike path for both bikes and mopeds.

This is it in general, with about 3592 different side rules for all possible situations.

Easy as can be!


Fortune and Glory, kid. Fortune and Glory.

[Walkabout]

Originally Posted by mark manley

Just out of interest I was wondering which European countries allow mopeds on cycle lanes?

There is an EU pattern showing in these posts, with the exception of the UK and Italy.

[mark manley]

I have just Googled this question again and the first hit was this thread so I have obviously had similar thoughts before, thanks to those who replied at the time.

[motolover12]

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[Rognv]

Originally Posted by mark manley

and was wondering particularly about Germany where they have an excellent network of cycle lanes.

Hi Mark,

In Germany they have to drive on the road, except outside cities and villages where they are allowed to use cycle lanes.

Rögnvaldur

[Tomkat]

Originally Posted by Walkabout

There is an EU pattern showing in these posts, with the exception of the UK and Italy.

Well most countries in Europe are in the EU. Britain, as usual, is an exception and here the rule is "no".