Mandatory Bicycle Path
If moped class II is not allowed on the path, it is indicated on an additional sign.
When You See This Sign
When you see D4, as a driver you must not drive, stop, or park on the marked lane and you must pass carefully where cyclists are riding. Before you cross or turn across the cycle lane you must give cyclists a clear path and wait until it is safe.
Rules & Regulations
- Sign D4 (Mandatory cycle lane) means that cyclists are required to use the marked lane when it is present.
- Motor vehicles may not drive, stop, or park on a mandatory cycle lane; this also applies to partially encroaching onto the lane.
- Moped class II may be ridden on the cycle lane unless a supplementary sign explicitly prohibits it; moped class I may not use the cycle lane.
- The sign's effect applies from the location where the sign is posted until an end sign or other instruction cancels the cycle lane.
Tips for Drivers
- Reduce your speed and scan the cycle lane before you turn across it — wait rather than force a cyclist to brake hard.
- Never park or stop so that any part of your vehicle ends up on the cycle lane; it obstructs traffic and may result in fines.
- Be especially attentive early in the morning and late in the evening when cyclists can be harder to see as you cross or turn across the lane.
- Read supplementary signs carefully: if moped class II is prohibited, it affects which two-wheelers you may encounter on the lane.
Common Mistakes
- Believing that motor vehicles may drive short distances on the cycle lane for loading or unloading — this is not allowed.
- Assuming that moped class II are always prohibited on the cycle lane — they are often allowed unless a supplementary sign indicates a ban.
- Forgetting to look for cyclists before you turn or open doors next to a cycle lane.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Mandatory Bicycle Path
What does this sign mean for you as a driver?
- A The lane is intended for cyclists and mopeds class II; car traffic is not allowed on the lane.
- B The lane is for mopeds class II only and bicycles are prohibited.
- C The lane is intended for pedestrians and cyclists together, without distinction.
- D The lane marks the end of the cycle lane.
Exam Tip
In the theory test it is common to get questions about mopeds: remember that moped class II are often allowed to use the cycle lane if no supplementary sign prohibits it, while motor vehicles must never drive on a mandatory cycle lane.
Did You Know?
Mandatory cycle lanes are common in urban areas and along thoroughfares in Sweden to separate bicycle traffic from motor vehicles. The sign's meaning is often complemented by a supplementary sign indicating whether moped class II may be present on the lane.
Frequently Asked Questions
May I drive my car on the cycle lane to turn around or overtake?
No. Motor vehicles may not drive on a mandatory cycle lane. Only emergency vehicles in service or other explicit exceptions according to traffic regulations have the right to use it.
May moped class II use a mandatory cycle lane?
Yes, moped class II are often allowed to ride on the cycle lane if there is no supplementary sign that explicitly prohibits it. If such a supplementary sign exists, the rider must use the road instead.
Are pedestrians allowed to walk on a mandatory cycle lane?
No, pedestrians are not allowed to use a designated cycle lane if the sign only shows a bicycle symbol. If the lane is a combined pedestrian and cycle path, a different sign is shown that permits both pedestrians and cyclists.
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