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Shared Zone

shared zones

A Shared Zone is a road or network of roads where the road space is shared safely by vehicles and pedestrians. There may be no road lines, kerb or gutter in a Shared Zone to show that pedestrians and vehicles are equal. Drivers must travel at a lower speed to better able to control their vehicles and safely avoid impact with other road users.

Important things to know about a Shared Zone.

  • The maximum speed limit is always 10 km/h.
  • Drivers must give way to pedestrians at all times.
  • A Shared Zone looks different. Look for signs such as the ones below.
  • Vehicles can only stop in a Shared Zone if they obey the parking signs and park in marked bays, if they are provided.
Shared Zone signShared Zone sign