Pedestrian Street
The sign indicates that you are driving on a pedestrian street where pedestrians have priority and special rules apply.
When You See This Sign
When you see the pedestrian street sign you should immediately slow down, read any additional signs and always yield to pedestrians. Only proceed if your driving is permitted, and do so at a speed and in a way that does not obstruct or frighten pedestrians.
Rules & Regulations
- Pedestrians have priority — vehicles must always yield to pedestrians on the pedestrian street.
- Vehicles may only drive on the pedestrian street if there is special permission or if the driving is necessary (e.g., goods delivery, access to a residence or service), often indicated by an additional sign.
- Parking and standing are not allowed in a way that obstructs pedestrians; parking bans often apply unless a parking sign states otherwise.
- Drivers must drive very slowly and adapt their speed to pedestrians so they can be passed safely and stopped quickly if needed (in practice, walking pace and great consideration).
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed as soon as you see the pedestrian street sign and be prepared to stop — pedestrians may suddenly cross or stand in the way.
- Read any subsequent additional signs that may indicate which vehicles are allowed or what times traffic is permitted (e.g., delivery or resident access).
- Show extra consideration for children, elderly people and persons with reduced mobility — they may move more slowly or unpredictably.
- Avoid parking or stopping for unloading in the middle of the walkway; use marked areas or other permitted spaces for loading and unloading.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that vehicles are never allowed on a pedestrian street — it may be permitted for e.g. deliveries or residents, but vehicles must yield to pedestrians.
- Failing to read additional signs — many pedestrian streets have exception times or special rules that change who is allowed to drive.
- Assuming cyclists have priority over pedestrians — cyclists must also show consideration and yield to pedestrians on a pedestrian street.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Pedestrian Street
What is expected of you as a driver here?
- A You are driving on a pedestrian street where pedestrians have priority and special rules apply to vehicles
- B Pedestrian-speed area begins — you must keep walking speed
- C Bicycle street begins — cyclists are prohibited from riding
- D Motor traffic road begins — higher speed is allowed
Exam Tip
On the theory test, questions often ask whether motorists may drive or park on a pedestrian street. The correct answer is that driving may be allowed, but pedestrians always have priority and you must follow any additional signs.
Did You Know?
The pedestrian street sign (E7) is often used in city centers, and pedestrian streets can be supplemented with additional signs indicating specific times or which vehicles are exempt, meaning the sign appears in many different variants in Swedish cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
May I drive through a pedestrian street to take a shortcut?
No, you may only drive if your trip is permitted according to the signs (e.g., resident, delivery or other specified exception). Pedestrians always have priority and you must adapt your speed.
May I cycle on a pedestrian street?
It depends on the local layout and any additional signs. If cycling is allowed, the cyclist must show consideration and yield to pedestrians; sometimes cyclists may be required to dismount.
Can I unload goods on a pedestrian street?
NOTE: This item contains duplicate 'a' fields by mistake.
Do the pedestrian street rules apply around the clock?
Not always. Many pedestrian streets have additional signs that indicate times when vehicles are allowed (e.g., delivery times). If no time is specified, the rules apply continuously.
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