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While the support mode is on, do not
put one foot on the pedal in order to
swing the other leg over the seat.
The pedelec may otherwise immediately take
off. There is a risk of falling over!
Legal requirements
There are various kinds of pedelecs
and e-bikes, all of which have differ-
ing legal regulations to follow within
the scope of the European Union.
A pedelec (pedal electric cycle)
is a bike which provides an electric drive when
the pedals are in motion. It has a strong motor
of 250 watts at max (GB: 200 watts) and can be
ridden up to 25 km/h in speed. Therefore, it still
constitutes as a bike which doesn’t require regis-
tration. The s-pedelec is the faster variation. For
the s-pedelec, the electric drive is also activated
by putting the pedals into motion. However, the
motor is stronger, usually between 350 and 500
watts, and the engine shuts down when it reach-
es around 45 km/h.
Please inform yourself about the ap-
plicable national regulations in your
specific country! Refer to the bike’s
registration form to see which pedelec model
you have. Heed to the legal regulations. Ask
for information at your local bike shop.
Check whether your private third-par-
ty-liability insurance covers possible
damage caused by using a pedelec.
Pedelec
According to EU-law, a pedelec is under the
same category as a bike and, therefore, has the
same requirements as a bike does. The arrange-
ments for using bicycle paths are also the same
as for bicycles. Outside of this scope of applica-
tion as well as in some areas within the EU, spe-
cial regulations may apply. Inform yourself on the
current legal regulations.
Your pedelec may already be able to provide
your bike with an extra “push”. If not, it can be
installed at a bike shop. This pushing aid ena-
bles the pedelec to move up to 6km/h without
you having to pedal.
The following only applies if your
pedelec/e-bike hasn’t got a generator/
dynamo: If you want to ride without
electrical power, you still need to carry the pe-
delec’s battery with you. However, a dynamo is
required if you have to ride with lights.
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Pushing aid
A so-called pushing aid is installed in some mod-
els. It allows you to move your pedelec slowly
at up to 6 km/h without pedalling. If you have to
push the pedelec out of an underpass or a park-
ing garage for example, this aid can be useful.
Do not use this pushing aid to ride the bike.
S-pedelecs and their use on bike lanes
In towns and cities, you are only al-
lowed to use s-pedelec’s/pedelec’s
pushing aid (even without motor
support) when you have seen a sign
permitting its use (In Germany: Mo-
fas frei)
Outside of towns and cities, you may use
your s-pedelec on bike lanes unless it is clearly
marked as prohibited (in Germany: Keine Mofas)
The legal requirements listed here
are represented in their current state.
The rules and regulations for pe-
delecs and fast pedelecs are constantly being
revised and edited. Pay attention to the me-
dia for changes relating to legal regulations
so that you remain up to date on the current
situation.
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