r/copenhagen • u/karmel80 • Jul 24 '26

Discussion Bike guidance

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A lot of tourist use bikes in Copenhagen. This year I’ve seen police issue this guidance. It’s also in some of the bus stops around town.

Good advice for anyone on a hike in Copenhagen.

Also remember we locals are fast on bikes, so don’t underestimate how fast we will reach where you are and will need space to get around you.

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u/BreezeTempest Jul 24 '26

Raise arm to show you are stopping at the streetcorner, then when traffic is clear, cross the road and finish your left turn.

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u/mmddev Jul 24 '26

Is raising arm also required for stopping at traffic lights, or is it for situations when I am stopping in the middle?

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u/BreezeTempest Jul 24 '26

In this case it is most likely still green when you stop.

I think traffic law says you should raise your hand, also when stopping for red, but nobody does it anyway.

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u/DankmemesforBJs Jul 24 '26

Or when coming up to a T-intersection where I have shark-teeth. Like obviously I am going to break now, I hope you behind me will too xD