A shared zone refers to a section of street in Australia where pedestrians, cyclists and motorised traffic share the same road space. Special rules and speed limits apply for shared zones.

Contents 1 Rules 1.1 For Motorists/Cyclists 1.2 For Pedestrians 2 Signage 2.1 Start Shared Zone 2.2 End Shared Zone 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Rules

[edit] For Motorists/Cyclists

• Motorists and cyclists must give way (yield) to pedestrians at all times throughout the entire zone, regardless of traffic signals, pedestrian crossing signals or other considerations.
• The typical speed limit of shared zones is 10 km/h (5 mph).

[edit] For Pedestrians

• Pedestrians have right-of-way over motorists/cyclists at all times, and normal crossing rules do not apply.

[edit] Signage

[edit] Start Shared Zone

This sign indicates that the shared zone rules apply past this point.

[edit] End Shared Zone

This sign indicates the end of a shared zone.

[edit] See also

• Shared space
• Pedestrian street
• Woonerf
• VicRoads
• Speed limits in Australia
• Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW)

[edit] External links

• Driving in Victoria: Rules & Responsibilities
• Pedestrian Council of Australia: Shared Zones