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Translation of the original operating instructions
Basically, a Velo de Ville Speed Pedelec
[a]
is a
Velo de Ville EPAC, but a clearly faster one (up to
45 km/h / 28 mph). Read the chapter
“Useful tips
for riding a Velo de Ville EPAC”
before you start
reading this chapter. Keep in mind that all tips and
warnings given in the mentioned chapter apply
all the more and with still greater importance to
Velo de Ville Speed Pedelecs. Practise the handling
of the still more powerful and faster Velo de Ville
Speed Pedelec and always ride with particular
foresight.
Inform yourself in the country where you intend
to use your Velo de Ville Speed Pedelec about the
requirements to wear a helmet. In the UK wearing
a motorcycle helmet
[b]
is compulsory.
In contrast to Velo de Ville EPACs Velo de Ville
Speed Pedelecs are classified as motor vehicles.
This implies a number of regulations according to
which your Velo de Ville Speed Pedelec must be
equipped:
In addition to the components typical of bicy-
cles it must be equipped with a rear view mirror
[c]
, a horn and a kickstand
[d]
.
The Velo de Ville Speed Pedelec must be reg-
istered and requires type approval, insurance,
MOT certificate and the tax disc must be at-
tached.
The tyres must have a minimum tread depth of
1.00 mm, as is well known for motor vehicles.
Every tyre worn down to this minimum depth
must be replaced by an identical one; otherwise
this will void the registration.
Like motorcycles Velo de Ville Speed Pedelecs
must be used with the lights permanently on.
RIDING A VELO DE VILLE SPEED PEDELEC:
SPECIAL FEATURES
a
b
c
