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Record 1 2012-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Networks
DEF

A part of the highway set aside for vehicles to draw out of the traffic lanes and wait for short periods.

OBS

pull-off lane; pull-off: terms used by Parks Canada.

OBS

lay-by; turnout: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

Key term(s)
  • turn-out

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux routiers
DEF

Voie spéciale de longueur réduite à l'écart de la voie de circulation, qui est réservée pour les arrêts de courte durée.

OBS

voie d'arrêt; voie d'évitement : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

point d'arrêt : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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