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22. LEGAL REGULATIONS FOR S-PEDELEC ONLY (2002/24/EC)
A. Use on public roads
Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you should inform yourself about the applicable national regulations in your specific country. In Germany,
the applicable laws are the StVZO (German Motor Vehicles Regulation) and the STVO (German Road traffic act).
Pedelecs fall under the jurisdiction of the same EU laws as a normal bicycle. Pedelecs are also subject to the same laws as bicycles when using cycle tracks.
Turbo bicycles are either as a Speed Pedelec in the L1e class with support up to a maximum of 45 km/h (28 mph), or as a bicycle with support up to a
maximum of 25 km/h (15.5 mph). On request, the bicycle support can be increased to 45 km/h (28 mph) or decreased to 25 km/h (15.5 pmh) by your
Authorized Specialized Dealer.
Germany: The StVZO requires (current version from August 2013, currently under review):
„ A light system with a white front light and a red rear light
„ Lights powered by a fixed dynamo (6V, 3W) or battery (6V)
„ A clearly audible bell
„ Reflectors:
• Front: White, large, can be integrated into the light
• Rear: Two red, one can be integrated into the rear light
• Wheels: Two yellow reflectors per wheel, alternatively white reflective rings in the tire, rims or spokes
• Pedals: One yellow reflector pointing forward and backward per pedal
If your Pedelec does not have a dynamo, you will also have to carry the sufficiently loaded battery of your Pedelec along with you
whenever you ride without electrical support, or 6V-powered battery light.
When the battery charge drops below 3%, the Pedelec switches the motor off, which means that it can still provide at least two hours
of lighting.
Every system has to have the stamp of official authorisation: A German “Wellenlinie” and “K” number.
When making technical changes to the components on your L1e S-Pedelec, please note that electrical parts may only be replaced with type-tested
components.
Austria: Participating in public road traffic in Austria requires riders to comply with Act 146 / “the Bicycle Act” (Fahrradverordnung). This is
outlined in the Austrian Federal Law Gazette (Bundesgesetzblatt).
Switzerland: In Switzerland, the applicable regulations are outlined in the guidelines for the technical requirements of road traffic in articles
213 to 218 (Verordnungen über die technischen Anforderungen an Strassenfahrzeuge).
B. Other legal regulations
Please inform yourself about the applicable national regulations in your specific country.
Germany:
• The motor is allowed to support the rider when he or she is actually turning the pedals. The central motor
capacity is capped at 250 W and the support has to switch off at 25 km/h.
• The rider is not legally obligated to wear a helmet or hold a driver’s licence or insurance, and there is also no
minimum age requirement.
Making helmets compulsory is currently being discussed, please inform yourself about the applicable regulations
before using your bicycle. However, we strongly recommend wearing a suitable bicycle helmet.
If you were born after 1.4.1965, you require a moped license which is also included in every normal German driver’s license.
Austria : In Austria, an electrically powered bicycle which can achieve a maximum speed of 25 km/h by itself and which has a motor with a
maximum capacity of 600 W is classified as a bicycle and is therefore subject to the equipment regulations stipulated in “the Bicycle Act”
(Fahrradverordnung). As is the case with normal (leg-powered) bicycles, riding this type of bicycle is subject to the relevant StVO regulations,
including the usual obligation to use cycle paths.
Switzerland: If the electric bicycle is a Pedelec (<25 km/h), the rider is not required to wear a helmet and is not subject to any speed limits,
as the speed from the motor and rider can be added together.
In Switzerland, electric bicycles which can exceed the speed of 25 km/h (L1e S-Pedelecs / Motorfahrrad / Cyclomoteur) require a driver’s licence,
number plate, proof of insurance, and as of July, 2012, require the use of a bicycle helmet. L1e S-Pedelecs have to be insured as a low-performance
moped.
Any changes to the L1e S-Pedelec/Pedelec not approved by Specialized, which could lead to a change in the motor performance and/
or the possible top speed, have the following effects:
• nullifying the warranty requirements on the manufacturer’s side
• possible changes to the insurance obligations
• possible changes to the drivers’ license obligations