RIESE & MULLER load - Legal Requirements for E-bikes; STVZO Regulations; Braking System Legal Requirements; Lighting System Regulations

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
If you want to participate on public roads
with your E-bike, your E-bike must be
equipped in accordance with local regula
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tions. In Germany this is governed by the
Road Trac Licensing Regulations (StVZO)
and the Road Trac Act (StVO).
STVZO
To legally use a bike on a public road in
Germany it must conform to the Road Trac
Regulations (StVZO). The requirements relate
to the brake and lighting system and bell.
Every rider is obliged to maintain his bike
at a roadworthy state. The general trac
rules that apply to automobiles also apply to
bicycles. Please familiarize yourself with the
trac regulations.
THE BRAKING SYSTEM
The braking system of an E-bike must have
at least two independently functioning
brakes (front and rear wheel). The mode of
operation is not strictly regulated.
DIE LICHTANLAGE
All lighting devices on the bike need to dis
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play the ocial mark. This mark consists of a
wavy line, the letter “K” and a number. Only
lights (battery powered and dynamo) with
this mark can be used on public roads.
The §67StVZO states that the front and rear
light must be operated by the same fixed
power source (battery or dynamo). Front and
tail light can be switched on and o sepa
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rately. The rated power and voltage must be
at least three watts or six volts. The rear light
must be mounted at a height of at least
25 cm above the road surface and the center
of the front light cone must touch the road
surface no further than 10 meters from the
front of the E-bike.
REFLECTORS
In addition to the light sources, each bicycle
must also have the following reflectors:
• as large as possible white reflector in
combination with the headlights.
• in the rear, at least two red reflectors with
a large area with the “Z” mark. The tail light
can be combined with the rear reflectors.
• two lateral yellow reflectors per wheel
must be attached. Alternatively white
reflective rings can be attached to the
spokes around the complete circumference
of the wheel or on the rim edge or on the
sidewalls of the tires.
• two yellow reflectors per pedal
(front and rear).
TIP!
Before using your bicycle in a country
other than Germany you can seek
advice at your local dealer regarding
any legal peculiarities in your country