Shared paths in parks, campuses, business parks, estates and retirement villages are busy with walkers, prams, scooters and bikes, all moving at different speeds. Clear signs tell everyone where bikes are allowed, who gives way and where riders need to get off and walk.
Bicycle path and shared path signs on public roads and paths are installed by councils and road authorities. The signs below are commonly used on private land such as campuses, business parks, estates and resorts, or by councils and contractors. This guide is general information.
1. Path type signs
- Shared path: bikes and pedestrians share the space.
- Separated footway and bicycle path: each has its own side.
- Bicycle path only and Bicycle lane
2. Rules for riders
- Shared path: cyclists give way to pedestrians
- Shared path: keep left
- Cyclists must dismount at busy entries, bridges and outdoor dining.
- No cycling where bikes aren't allowed at all.
3. Warnings
- Bicycle and pedestrian shared path users
- Slippery for bicycles
- Hill descent and Hill climb
- Cyclist hazard
4. Scooters and mobility devices
E-scooters and mobility scooters are now common on paths. See our accessible parking guide for mobility scooter signs, and use No scooters or skateboards inside at building entries.
Material tips
Path signs live outdoors for years. Use reflective aluminium for paths used at dawn and dusk, mounted on posts at a height riders can see without looking down.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order a set for a whole estate or campus?
Yes. Buy 25 or more of the same sign to save an extra 5%, 50+ to save 10%, or 150+ to save 15%, applied automatically. Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2โ3 business days.
Can I add my own rules?
Yes. Our custom signs let you write your own wording.
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