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🚳🚳 Bicycle Prohibited Sign EmojiUnicode: 1F6B3

A sign indicating no bicycles allowed.

Released in The 🚳 Bicycle Prohibited emoji was added in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and became part of Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🚳 Bicycle Prohibited emoji represents a traffic sign that indicates bicycles are not allowed or are prohibited in a specific area. Commonly seen on roads, pathways, or establishments where cycling is restricted for safety or traffic control purposes."

Symbolism

  • Prohibition: The 🚳 emoji is used to express restriction or limitation, specifically to bicycles.
  • Safety: In road signage, it emphasizes safety measures to prevent accidents or conflicts between cyclists and other road users or pedestrians.
  • Order: A symbol for maintaining order, it stresses adherence to traffic regulations.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When informing someone about an area where cycling is prohibited.
  • When reminding others of a law or rule that bans bicycles in a certain space.
  • When warning against a specific danger or rule against cycling.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, don't forget, 🚳 no biking in the park after 8 PM.
I was about to ride down that street but then I saw the 🚳 sign.
They just put up a 🚳 sign near the shopping center. Guess we’ll need to walk our bikes there now.
Haha, remember last time you ignored this 🚳 sign and had to turn back? 😆
This path has been designated as 🚳 for months due to construction.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use the 🚳 emoji in contexts where you need to emphasize that cycling is not permitted.
  • Avoid using the 🚳 emoji in places where cycling is welcome or encouraged, as it could create confusion.
  • If discussing general restrictions or prohibitions unrelated to bicycles, opt for a more appropriate symbol such as 🚫 (no entry) or 🛑 (stop sign).

Related Emojis

🚫

No Entry

Represents a general prohibition or restriction.

🚴

Bicyclist

Symbolizes a person riding a bicycle.

🚦

Traffic Light

Used to indicate traffic control, including bicycles.

🚧

Construction

Represents road barriers and restrictions, often leading to 🚳 signs.

🚲

Bicycle

A standard bicycle symbol, the object prohibited by the 🚳 emoji.

🛑

Stop Sign

A symbol representing an obligatory stop at intersections or restrictions.

🚏

Bus Stop

Designates areas where road traffic, including bicycles, may interact but bicycles can be restricted.

🚶‍♂️

Pedestrian

Emphasizes walking areas, which commonly accompany 🚳 zones.

⚠️

Warning

Used to signal potential hazards or the need for caution, possibly alongside 🚳 signs.

🏁

Chequered Flag

Symbolizes a finish line, though roads with a 🚳 sign will restrict cycling races or routes.