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2.6 SAFETY ON PUBLIC ROADS
DANGER
DANGER DUE TO INSUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD TRAFFIC!
Not all SIMPLON trekking bikes are intended for use on public roads. If you want to use your
trekking bike on public roads, your dealer may need to retrofit the necessary equipment
(lights, reflectors, etc.).
AUSTRIA
In Austria, the necessary equipment for public road traffic is regulated in the ”Fahrradverordnung“. If you
want to ride your pedelec on public roads in Austria, the following equipment must be fitted:
Description Special notes
Front light and
rear light
White or bright yellow light on the front, must illuminate the road ahead, red
(possibly also flashing) rear light
Front and rear lights must be fitted during twilight, darkness or when visibility
conditions otherwise require it.
Reflectors front
and rear
front: white, rear: red, min. 20 cm² light entry area must comply with ECE
regulation no. R 104, may be connected to the front light.
Reflectors on the
side
white or yellow reflective tires (continuous ring) or spoke reflectors, yellow or
white, min. 20 cm² light entry area and comply with ECE regulation no. R 104 or
other lateral reflective devices that are equivalent.
Pedal reflector no size indications, reflectors on the shoes or on the pedal cranks or pedals
Reflectors must always be in place regardless of visibility.
GERMANY
In Germany, the necessary equipment for public road traffic is regulated in the "Straßenverkehrs-
Zulassungs-Ordnung" (StVZO).
If you want to ride your pedelec on public roads in Germany, the following equipment must be fitted:
Description Special notes:
White front light
and white reflector
Front and rear lights as well as the reflectors must be fitted during twilight,
darkness or when visibility conditions otherwise require it.
The lights as well as
the reflectors must be firmly attached during operation and secured against
unintentional adjustment under normal operating conditions and must be ready
for use at all times.
The front light must be adjusted so that other road users are not dazzled.
Red tail light and
red reflector
Pedal reflector Both pedals must have forward and rearward acting yellow reflectors.
Spoke reflector Two spoke reflectors each must be fitted to the front and rear wheel.
Alternative: Tires with reflective stripes or one spoke stick per spoke.
Different legal requirements may apply outside Germany.
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