Witt E-900 Gent, Руководство пользователя

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Traffic laws and regulations
Traffic regulations and laws dictate the following:
Lights:
Between sunset and sunrise, you must have and use one white light
pointing straight forward and one red one pointing straight back.
Reflectors: Your bike must have at least one red rear reflector and four
amber pedal reflectors.
Brakes: Your bike should have two functioning braking systems. Bikes in UK
generally have the right-hand lever for the front brake and left hand one – for
the rear brake.
Bell:
Bike bells are not required by law in the UK, but it’s good to have it. A
polite but determined, chiefly British “Excuse me” can also work as a less
aggressive warning device.
Helmet: Wearing a helmet while riding is not mandatory.
Cycling rules in the UK
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Everyone must drive/ride on the left-hand side of the roadway. Never
ride your bike against the traffic flow.
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The use of cycle lanes is not compulsory and will depend on your
experience and skills, but they can make your journey safer.
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You may use a lane shared by bikes and pedestrians, but if it’s segregated
you must keep to the side intended for cyclists. In these cases, take care
when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people,
and allow them plenty of room.
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You cannot cycle on sidewalks / footpaths.
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In pedestrian areas, only ride your cycle if there aren’t too many
pedestrians about; otherwise dismount and push it. Also, if there is
signage specifically prohibiting cycling in such areas, you’d better respect
it.
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You can ride across cycle-only crossings and so-called Toucan crossings
– light-controlled crossings for both cyclists and pedestrians. They are
push-button operated. On any other type of crossing you must dismount
and walk across.
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You must not cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. Just
don’t. Ever (yes, even when there’s nobody around). Some junctions