Confusion about street sign in Syke: What is allowed?

Confusion about street sign in Syke: What is allowed?

A street sign in Syke is causing excitement and confusion! On the main street, at the corner of Hauptstraße and Mühlendamm, a sign with the symbol for a pedestrian zone has sparked a heated discussion on social media. Below the sign is another that shows a bicycle and states: “and access to the properties is free”. The question that heats up people's minds: Are drivers allowed to drive through here or not?

Opinions are divided in the Facebook group “Syke – a lively city in the countryside”. Some members are certain that residents should be allowed to drive through the pedestrian zone, while others vehemently disagree. “It has to say ‘Residents and delivery free’ underneath,” says one user. The confusion is great, and one comment sums it up: “A lot of people here need a review.” The city has now taken a stand to shed light on the matter.

City of Syke explains the signs

The city of Syke has made it clear that traffic sign 242.1, which signals the beginning of a pedestrian zone, means that motor vehicles and cyclists are generally not allowed to drive there. But there is an exception for residents and business owners: they are allowed to access their properties. “The combination of signs shows that pedestrians have priority, cyclists are allowed to drive through, but must show consideration,” explains the city.

The city emphasizes that drivers who want to drive to a property on Main Street should do so with consideration. However, driving through to get to Hachepark, for example, is not permitted. Despite initial difficulties with the new traffic routing, the city is optimistic: “There is a positive effect because there are more pedestrians and cyclists on the road than before.” The police are responsible for checking and so far there have been no complaints about improper passage.