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Ukraine (UA): Traffic rules for bicyclists/bicycles

The rules in UA for cyclists/bicycles

The rules say for bicycles:

Traffic rules 2024

6. Requirements for cyclists
6.1 People who have reached the age of 14 are allowed to ride bicycles on the road.

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 6.2 A cyclist may ride a bicycle if it is equipped with a sound signal [ bell, is an electric horn allowed? ] and reflectors: white at the front, orange to the sides, and red at the rear.
 For riding in the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility, a lamp (headlight) must be installed and switched on on the bicycle.

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 6.3 Cyclists, moving in groups, must ride one behind the other so as not to disturb other road users.

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 A column of cyclists moving along the carriageway should be divided into groups (up to 10 cyclists in a group) with a distance between groups of 80-100 m.

 6.4 A cyclist can only transport such loads that do not interfere with riding a bicycle and do not create obstacles for other road users.

 6.5 If the cycle path crosses the road outside the intersection, cyclists must give way to other vehicles traveling on the road.
 Cyclists must cross the carriageway using a bicycle crossing, and in the absence of one - in accordance with the requirements of these Rules.
 In places where traffic is regulated, cyclists must follow the signals of the regulator or traffic lights.

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 6.6
 It is prohibited for a cyclist to:

 a) ride a bicycle with a faulty brake, sound signal [ bell ], and in the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility - with the lamp (headlight) turned off or without reflectors;
 b) move on highways and roads for cars, as well as on the carriageway when a bicycle path is built nearby;
 c) move on sidewalks and footpaths (except for children under 7 years old on children's bicycles under the supervision of adults);

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 d) hold on to another vehicle while driving;
 e) drive without holding the handlebar and take your feet off the pedals (footrests);
 f) transport passengers on a bicycle (with the exception of children under 7 years old, who are transported on an additional seat equipped with securely fixed footrests);
 g) tow bicycles;
 h) tow a trailer that is not intended for operation with a bicycle.

 6.7
 Cyclists must comply with the requirements of these Rules that apply to drivers or pedestrians and do not conflict with the requirements of this section.

Linked section on highways:

https://vodiy.ua/pdr/27/

Traffic rules 2024
 27. Traffic on highways and roads for cars
 27.1 When entering a highway or a carriageway, drivers must give way to oncoming vehicles.

 27.2 The following is prohibited on highways and roads for cars:

 a) movement of tractors, self-propelled machines and mechanisms;
 b) the movement of goods vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons outside the first and second traffic lanes (except for turning left or turning on roads for cars);
 c) stopping outside special parking spaces marked by road signs 5.42.1, 5.42.2, 5.42.3, 5.43 or 6.15;
 d) U-turn and entry into the technological gaps of the dividing line;
 e) reversing;
 f) training ride

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 27.3 On highways, except for places specially equipped for this purpose, the movement of mechanical vehicles, the speed of which, according to their technical characteristics or their condition, is less than 40 km/h, as well as overtaking and grazing of animals in the lane of the road is prohibited.

 27.4 On highways and roads for cars, pedestrians can cross the carriageway only on underpasses or overpasses.
 It is allowed to cross the carriageway for cars in specially marked places.

 27.5 In the event of a forced stop on the carriageway of a highway or road for cars, the driver must mark the vehicle in accordance with the requirements of clauses 9.9 - 9.11 of these Rules and take measures to remove it from the carriageway on the right.

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