RIESE & MUELLER Tinker - Safe Riding and Accident Prevention; Safe Off-Road Riding; Legal Requirements

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2. SAFETY
2.3. SAFE RIDING AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
1. Before to every ride, perform the safety check described in the section 5 on page 18, “Safety
check before every ride”.
2. Adjust your riding style and speed to the weather and the conditions of the road.
3. Do not overestimate your abilities.
4. Avoid riding on slippery ground and when visibility is poor. Heightened attention is required in
the rain and on wet or loose ground like sand, gravel, etc. because of the increased risk of slip-
ping in curves or falling when applying the brakes.
5. Always follow all trac rules applicable in your city and state.
6. Never ride while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or prescription medication.
7. Be careful as plastic and rubber pedals
often become very slippery when wet! Your foot may slip o, causing severe injury.
8. If the pedals on your E-Bike are fitted with rubber or plastic toe cages, make yourself familiar
with the grip they provide.
2.4. SAFE OFFROAD RIDING
Riding your E-Bike o-road poses greater hazards and therefore requires greater skills and some
practice on easy terrain.
Start by riding on easy terrain and become accustomed to the way your E-Bike handles o-road.
Keep in mind that the conditions of the ground may change at any time while riding o-road. Pay
attention to animals and other people. Never ride all alone in remote areas.
2.5. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Make yourself familiar with the local and regional laws and regulations applicable for the
use of E-Bikes.
Be aware that dierent rules may be in place for fast E-Bikes (maximum assisted
speed = 28 mph) as opposed to slow E-Bikes (maximum assisted speed = 20 mph).
Dierent states may have dierent laws and regulations regarding the wearing of helmets, hav-
ing a driver’s license or speed limits of your E-Bike like. Even if not required by law, always wear a
well-fitting helmet.
Be aware that you may not be allowed to ride your E-Bike in all places.
It is the rider’s sole responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all applicable laws
and regulations.