Is it true that children under 6 can legally ride a bicycle on the sidewalk in Denmark?
This is quite a specific question but it is important for our vacation.
Is it true that children under 6 can legally ride a bicycle on the sidewalk in Denmark?
I can't find a proper working link but this document from statensnet.dk says "In some countries, children must cycle on the pavement; in Denmark this is only allowed for children until the age of six[...]"
Having now been to Denmark the answer is a) there are lots of cycle lanes and b) where there weren't no one complained about a 6 year old riding on the sidewalk.
Best Answer
No, unless there is a dedicated bicycle path on the sidewalk, it is not allowed for anyone to ride a bicycle there (Færdselsloven § 49 Stk. 5. and § 14 Stk. 4.).
Children below the age of six must be accompanied by a person above 15 years of age to ride a bicycle at all (Færdselsloven § 50).
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Answer 2
The under six rule is that they must be accompanied by someone at least 15 years of age.
No cyclist is permitted to ride on the sidewalk if a cycle path is available.
If no cycle path - all cyclists should walk their bikes as it is safe and polite, including under sixers.
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