Uelzen's turnaround in traffic: Cyclists have to prepare for new rules!

Uelzen's turnaround in traffic: Cyclists have to prepare for new rules!

Uelzen, Deutschland - In Uelzen, there are important changes that are intended to significantly increase traffic safety. As Az-Online this week begin construction that concentrate on Bahnhofstrasse and St.-Viti-Straße. Here the top speed is reduced to 30 km/h to minimize the risk of accidents.

At the crossroads of the two streets, new zebra crossing is being set up, but the changes are not without consequences for cyclists. From now on, you only have to use the road on Bahnhofstrasse, since the previous combined footpath and bike path towards the city center may no longer be used. The signage is changed accordingly, and pictograms are made unrecognizable to clarify the new regulations.

rules for cyclists on crosswalks

But what does that mean specifically for cyclists? According to information from bussgeldatalog.org , cyclists are allowed to drive via zebra strips, but have no priority to pedestrians who have to be transferred to this. In order to claim the privilege for pedestrians, you have to descend and push your bike. Otherwise you have to approach the zebra crossing with "step speed" and possibly wait for pedestrians who want to cross the street.

A violation of this rule - such as driving over the zebra crossing - can be punished with a fine of 20 euros. Driving at excessive speed or blocking pedestrians can also be punishable. It is also important to know that in the event of an accident, while driving over the zebra crossing, cyclists can be granted complicit, you should not pay attention to pedestrians.

improvements for cyclists

The city spokeswoman Ute Krüger has confirmed that the redesign work in the entire Hanseatic city of Uelzen should bring a comprehensive review of traffic management for cyclists. It was found that not all cycle paths meet the legal requirements. The plans for these improvement measures are presented after the summer break.

Another highlight is the soon to be tender for the first bike route East, which is scheduled to take place in August. This route leads via Lindenstraße from Birkenallee to Ripdorfer Straße and further over the Ilmenauufer to the long bridge, which is redesigned as a bicycle road. This initiative should significantly promote cycling in Uelzen and increase security.

With the planned campaign for the information of the road users, in which the police, the general German bicycle club (ADFC) and the traffic watch are involved, the city gets closer to its goal of raising awareness of the traffic rules. In times of rising cycling numbers, this is an important measure to safely guide both cyclists and pedestrians through city traffic.