Traffic signals for cyclists and e-bikers

Sven Meier, president of the Verkehrsschule Zug, provides information about traffic rules and situations. Do you have any questions or uncertainties? Do not hesitate to contact him and you will receive competent information.

The opening of the Zug/Baar tangent road last June marked the completion of an impressive project after about four years of construction. This has significantly changed the road network between Zug and Baar; cars from the mountain communities do not drive into the city of Zug to get onto the freeway but take the route via Baar.

A striking section of the tangent road is the Geissbüel Tunnel, the first road tunnel in the canton. Especially for cyclists and e-bikers, uncertainties began to arise shortly after the opening. Does the ban on bicycles passing through also apply to e-bikes? Pushing the bike would be allowed, but is it feasible?

Due to the aforementioned circumstance, we would like to remind you of the most important traffic signals for cyclists and e-bike riders. Special attention should be paid to the possible differentiation between bicycles, e-bikes with a maximum speed of 25 km/h and e-bikes that can move up to 45 km/h.

In addition to the above traffic signals, we have also recently spotted a yellow bicycle and arrow against a black background displayed at a junction in the canton of Zug (Göbli-/Industriestrasse). Cyclists are legally allowed to turn right at the red light. The right turn on red was incorporated into Swiss road traffic law as of January 2021. Where the above-mentioned signal is installed, the right turn on red is allowed for bikes, mopeds or even E-Trotti. Of course, do so with the necessary caution because other road users have a green light at the same time. But caution does not generally lead one wrong in navigating road traffic!