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    Which side do pedestrians and cyclists use on a shared path in Finland?

    Rules on combined and separated cycle paths.

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    Short answer

    Liikenneturva says that on a combined cycle path and pavement, pedestrians walk on the right or left edge and cyclists ride on the right-hand side. Where the cycle path and pavement run side by side, the cyclist rides on the cycle path side, on its right edge. When passing pedestrians, the cyclist moves towards the middle and then returns to the right. Moottori adds that the cyclist must take pedestrians into account and that it is a good idea to signal an overtaking with the bell.

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    Why

    1. Cyclists ride on the right.
    2. Pedestrians may walk on either edge.
    3. On split paths, each uses its own side.

    Details

    Traficom says a cycle path always has a traffic sign that allows cycling.

    Tip

    Ring the bell early when you come up behind walkers on a shared path.

    What may differ

    The City of Helsinki says that on new two-way cycle paths, crossings are also controlled by cyclist traffic lights.

    Common misconception

    Pedestrians must always keep to the left on a shared path.

    What actually happens

    Pedestrians may use either edge; cyclists keep right.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules can change, so check Traficom and Liikenneturva for the current rules.

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