Segregated Route for Pedal Cycles and Pedestrians (Cycle on Right)

Segregated Route (Cycle on Right) signs appear on greenways and urban paths where local layout requires cyclists to use the right side rather than the traditional left.

Common on sections of Dublin's coastal paths where terrain or existing infrastructure necessitates right-side cycle lanes, parts of Cork's Lee Fields where path geometry suits right-side cycling, and on some greenway sections including Waterford Greenway where natural features or infrastructure placement makes right-side cycling preferable.

The configuration adapts to local geographical constraints while maintaining user separation for safety.

This segregated path requires cycles to use the right lane and pedestrians to use the left lane—opposite to the more common left-cycle configuration.

Physical dividers, painted lines, or surface markings clearly indicate which side each user type must occupy.

Both users must respect lane assignments regardless of congestion or convenience.

The right-cycle configuration typically results from existing infrastructure constraints, terrain features, or junction geometries that make traditional left-cycle arrangements impractical.

Children and disability users follow standard rules for their user category unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Segregated path violations rarely incur formal penalties but may result in warnings from park authorities or local councils. Cyclists using pedestrian lanes face potential €40-€100 fines under local authority bylaws.

Dangerous cycling causing pedestrian injuries results in civil liability and potential criminal charges.

E-scooter use on any part of segregated paths violates current regulations with fines €100-€300.

Most enforcement emphasizes education about proper path usage rather than punitive measures.

Persistent violations may result in access restrictions or formal warnings from managing authorities.

Understanding different segregated path configurations appears in theory test questions testing knowledge of cycling infrastructure varieties.

Questions may test recognition that segregated paths can have either left-cycle or right-cycle arrangements depending on local constraints.

Understanding segregated path rules demonstrates awareness that cycling infrastructure adapts to geographical and engineering constraints.

Practical driving tests assess awareness of segregated paths at road junctions: examiners expect observation of both cycle and pedestrian areas, understanding that crossing segregated paths requires checking both lanes, and recognition that path user patterns may vary depending on local configuration.