DATEX II packages addressed by the RRP Other types of data on regulations and restrictions
The location and identification of traffic signs reflecting traffic regulations and identifying dangers
Other traffic signs reflecting traffic regulations
This category defines the minimum information required for disseminating and describing the content of other traffic rules and driving regulations that may be either permanent (static) or changeable over time (dynamic), depending on ongoing events, environmental conditions, or operational needs.
These regulations are machine-interpretable and complement those covered under categories such as speed limits, access restrictions, and freight regulations. The focus here is on additional traffic rules that affect road usage, mobility behavior, and traffic safety, but are not necessarily tied to specific infrastructure types like tunnels or bridges.
Scope and Examples
This category encompasses rules and restrictions including but not limited to:
- Parking regulations (e.g., allowed/disallowed zones, time-limited parking)
- Pedestrian zones (e.g., car-free zones, shared spaces)
- Residential access zones
- High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes
- Bus-only lanes
- Bicycle lanes and cycling restrictions
- School zones or time-specific safety zones
- Sound horn bans or mandatory equipment usage (e.g., snow chains)
These rules may be:
- Static (e.g., a permanent pedestrian-only street)
- Dynamic (e.g., HOV lanes active only during peak hours)
Minimum Information Package
To enable accurate representation and effective dissemination, the following elements are required:
- Type of regulation (e.g., parking, bicycle lane access, pedestrian zone)
- Geographic applicability:
- Point, linear, or zonal location reference
- Direction of application, if applicable
- Affected users or vehicle types (e.g., cars, trucks, bicycles, pedestrians)
- Time validity:
- Always active (permanent)
- Specific times/dates (e.g., weekdays, school hours)
- Additional applicability conditions:
- Weather dependence
- Emissions class
- Occupancy level
- Legal or administrative basis (e.g., issued by a local authority)
Standards and Models
This data category aligns with existing frameworks used in related regulation datasets: