PassWoonerf Begins
Where: This sign is displayed at the entrance to a woonerf, which is a shared street or residential zone where pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicles share the same roadway space. It is commonly found in residential areas, mixed-use developments, or community zones designed for low-speed, people-friendly traffic environments.
Purpose: The purpose of this sign is to inform drivers that they are entering a woonerf area and that special traffic rules and restrictions apply within this zone. These rules are intended to create a safe and harmonious space where pedestrians and vehicles coexist. Specifically, this sign prohibits the entry of all vehicles with a mass exceeding 3 500 kg (heavy vehicles) or vehicles with more than 10 seats, except when required for local access or deliveries; requires drivers to yield right of way to pedestrians using the street, recognising that pedestrians have priority within a woonerf; prohibits through traffic, meaning drivers may not drive straight through the area without stopping or conducting local activities; and limits vehicle speed to a maximum of 30 km/h, ensuring that all road users remain safe and that the environment supports walking and cycling.
Action Required by Driver: Reduce your speed immediately to 30 km/h or less upon entering the woonerf, and be mindful of children, pets, and residents who may be using the roadway as a social or play area.
- Yield to pedestrians and cyclists — they have right of way throughout the area.
- Do not enter if oversized — vehicles exceeding 3 500 kg GVM or with more than 10 seats may only enter for local access or deliveries.
- Do not use it as a through-route — only travel through the woonerf if you have a purpose within the area.
