May mopeds use a compulsory cycle path?

An ordinary moped generally uses a combined cycle and moped path G12a, or otherwise the carriageway. G11 is not a combined cycle and moped path.

What is the difference between G11 and G13?

G11 is round and blue and identifies a compulsory cycle path, subject to statutory exceptions. G13 is rectangular and identifies an optional cycle path.

May you drive a car on a cycle path?

An ordinary car driver does not use a cycle path as a carriageway or parking place. When crossing the path, assess the applicable priority rules.

G11

Mandatory cycle path

Road type designation

Written by Chris Prosman Reviewed by Dirk van Zuijlen

Published 15 August 2026

Sign code: G11
Category: Road type designation
Traffic signs: Mandatory cycle path: cyclists must use it.

G11 identifies a compulsory cycle path. Cyclists and generally light-moped riders use it. Statutory exceptions include qualifying wide cycles or cycle-trailer combinations and light mopeds directed to the carriageway by a supplementary panel. An ordinary moped generally uses a combined cycle and moped path (G12a), or the carriageway if none is present.

Who must use this cycle path

Cyclists generally use the compulsory cycle path. Under Article 5(4), riders of cycles with more than two wheels wider than 0.75 metres including their load, and cycles with a trailer wider than 0.75 metres including the load, may use the carriageway. An ordinary cycle path is not a car lane or parking place.

Light-moped riders use the carriageway where a traffic decision and a panel at G11 require it, subject to the statutory exceptions in Article 5. Ordinary moped riders use a combined cycle and moped path; if none is present, they use the carriageway under Article 6.

How to recognise the sign

G11 is round and blue with a white bicycle. Round and blue means a mandatory instruction in the RVV.

G13 looks similar but is rectangular. That is an optional cycle path, where cyclists may choose.

What it means for you as a driver

Even beside a compulsory cycle path, expect cyclists or light-moped riders on the carriageway where a statutory exception or signed arrangement permits or requires it. Also watch junctions and driveways where the path and carriageway meet.

When turning, let cyclists continuing straight along the same road pass. Another cycle crossing may have its own priority arrangement; read the signs at that crossing.

G11 on the CBR theory exam

Assess the vehicle category and any exception. For a wide cycle or cycle with a trailer, check Article 5(4); for light mopeds, look for a panel directing them to the carriageway.

Difference from G13, optional cycle path

G11 is round and blue and generally requires cyclists to use the path, subject to statutory exceptions. G13 is rectangular and identifies an optional cycle path.

G13, optional cycle path

Legal basis

Frequently asked questions

May mopeds use a compulsory cycle path?: An ordinary moped generally uses a combined cycle and moped path G12a, or otherwise the carriageway. G11 is not a combined cycle and moped path.
What is the difference between G11 and G13?: G11 is round and blue and identifies a compulsory cycle path, subject to statutory exceptions. G13 is rectangular and identifies an optional cycle path.
May you drive a car on a cycle path?: An ordinary car driver does not use a cycle path as a carriageway or parking place. When crossing the path, assess the applicable priority rules.

Explained in the course

Practise this sign for your theory exam

Mandatory cycle path belongs to the Road type designation category. In the CBR theory exam a traffic sign is almost never asked on its own: you are shown a situation and have to know what you may or must do in it. In the free sign trainer you practise the signs by category, with the explanation shown right after every answer.

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