Coboc Merano - Legal Provisions for Road Use; German Road Regulations; Reflector and Lighting Requirements

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Please observe the existing regulations and laws in your country before
using your Coboc e-bike on public roads. Below are shown the current
most important regulations for Germany only. For a complete listing of
regulations we refer you to the according legislative texts. Since pedelecs
are a rather young vehicle category, so are related laws and regulations. As
these regulations are constantly changing, please make sure to frequently
check for any changes in legislation and regulation.
Within the EU, pedelecs with assisted pedalling up to 25 km/h and a
motor with a continuous performance of 250 watts are controlled with the
same regulations as ordinary bikes. E-Bikes with pedal assistance that may
reach higher top speeds and/or higher motor performance are, according
to EU directive 2002/24/EG, referred to as low-performance mopeds. Such
vehicles require a type approval, such as the duty to wear a helmet and an
insurance obligation.
Coboc e-bikes are shipped with 25 km/h and a motor performance of 250
watts as standard, which is why, according to EU directive 2002/24/EG,
they are exempt from type approval.
German road trafc regulations (StVO) and road trafc licensing act
(StVZO) apply if using public roads. Additionally, the StVZO requires the
following for e-bikes:
A clearly audible bell.
A permanently xed lighting system with white headlight and red rear
light. In order to use the lighting system, e-bikes need to be equipped
with either a generator or a rechargeable energy storage or a combination
of both.
The following reectors need to be attached to the e-bike:
• A white reector in the front.
• A red reector in the back, it may not be a triangular reector of the
category “Z”. It may, however, be integrated into the rear light.
• Laterally tted reectors have to be attached at the front and rear part
of the e-bikes, while at least one has to be attached to the spokes.
Alternatively, you may use tires with reective rings on both front and
rear ends. Every laterally tted reector needs to have the same colour
(yellow or white).
• Pedals need to be equipped with reectors radiating to front and
back.
According to StVZO, bicycle bell and reectors need to be attached to the
e-bike for use on public roads. If necessary a lighting system needs to be
retrotted to the e-bike. Please make sure that your lighting system is at
no time concealed. You may not use your Coboc e-bike on public roads if
the lighting system is somehow damaged. Please contact your local Coboc
dealer if repair or maintenance is necessary.
Responsibility for road safety for every Coboc e-bike remains with the
customers.
Legal provisions