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Yes, unless it is prohibited by signs for road safety reasons.
Cyclists over 14 years old are permitted to ride on the hard shoulders of dual carriageways, unless it is prohibited by signs for road safety reasons. This regulation allows cyclists to use the hard shoulders of dual carriageways to improve their mobility, provided there is no specific sign at the entrance prohibiting it. On some sections of dual carriageway, conditions may be dangerous for cyclists, so their use is prohibited by traffic signs. These signs are placed to protect both cyclists and other road users.
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Yes, both on the hard shoulders of dual carriageways and motorways.
No, it is prohibited for road safety reasons.
Yes, unless it is prohibited by signs for road safety reasons.
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Glossary terms in this question
Dual carriageway
Fast road with separated carriageways per direction and at least two lanes each way, no at-grade intersections.
Motorway
Top-grade public road with separated carriageways, no direct property access, restricted to motor vehicles.
Hard shoulder
Longitudinal strip of the road outside and alongside the carriageway. It is not an ordinary lane, and its use depends on the vehicle, road and signs.
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