Translation of the original operating instructions
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In accordance with www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
The regulations and rules are continuously revised. Read the daily press to keep you
informed about current legislative changes.
2
MDS – maximum design speed
3
The requirements are changing. Don’t take a risk with safety! Read the daily press.
4
UKCA (UK conformity assessed) plus UKNI where North Ireland is involved
5
For many bike models this legal authorisation is restricted. Observe the bike card.
Last update 2021/01
EPAC/EAPC
(also with pushing aid)
Speed pedelec
‘Twist and go’ EAPC
Pedal assistance up to max. km/h (mph)
25 km/h (15.5 mph)
MDS
2
without pedal assistance 6 km/h (3.7 mph)
45 km/h / 28 mph (with pedalling)
20 km/h / 12.4 mph (without pedalling)
MDS
2
Propulsion without pedalling,
with throttle
Helmet
recommended
compulsory (motorcycle helmet)
3
compulsory (motorcycle helmet)
3
Rear-view mirror
no
yes
yes
Horn
no
yes
yes
Driving licence
no
yes (cat. AM)
yes (cat. AM)
Registration or type aproval
no,
however UKCA mark4 and UKNI mark
4
(North Ireland) and/or CE mark (until 2021/12)
yes,
tax disc, number plate, MOT certificate
yes,
tax disc, number plate, MOT certificate
Insurance
no
yes
yes
Riding on cycle lanes permitted
in town: yes
out of tow: yes
in town: no
out of tow: no
in town: no
out of tow: no
Riding on forest trails
yes
no
no
Vehicle class
bicycle
moped
moped
Legal age
14 years
16 years
16 years
Child seat
yes
5
forbidden
forbidden
Child trailer
yes
5
forbidden
forbidden
Danger
Tuning, i.e. improvement in performance and speed, is not a trivial
offence, but has far-reaching consequences ranging from loss of in-
surance cover, prohibition of use on public roads and paths, to pos-
sible material failure due to overload, see „Risks of pedelec/e-bike 25
tuning“ in the chapter „Guidelines“.
Overview on EPACs/EAPCs, speed pedelecs and ’twist and gos’ – legal regulations in Great Britain
