What is a Non-Motorized Vehicle Lane?
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Non-motorized vehicle lane refers to a lane specifically designated for non-motorized vehicles driven by human or animal power, as well as motorized wheelchairs for the disabled and electric bicycles that are equipped with power devices but meet national standards regarding maximum design speed, unladen weight, and dimensions. It is further divided into bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian walkways include blind tracks and dedicated lanes for disabled facilities. Below is a detailed introduction: 1. Definition of Non-Motorized Vehicle Lane: A non-motorized vehicle lane refers to the section of a roadway on highways or urban roads, from the right-hand curb (or line) of the sidewalk to the first lane division line (or isolation belt or pier), or a lane marked on the sidewalk, which, except under special circumstances, is exclusively for non-motorized vehicles. 2. Relevant Regulations: Traffic regulations, officially known as the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, are established to maintain road traffic order, prevent and reduce traffic accidents, protect personal safety, safeguard the property safety and legal rights of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations, and improve road traffic efficiency. It was revised and passed at the 5th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 10th National People's Congress on October 28, 2003, and came into effect on May 1, 2004.