SAFETY
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10.3 Safety instructions for cycling in road traffic
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury!
If you do not follow the instructions listed below, which are intended to help
reduce the general risk of accidents and injuries, you expose yourself, and
possibly other persons, to an increased risk of injury.
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Before using your pedelec in road traffic, make sure that it complies with the
country-specific regulations. For use in road traffic, pedelecs must always be
fitted with two independent brakes and a bell.
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Observe and respect all national and regional road traffic regulations. For
information on the applicable road traffic regulations in the country or region,
contact the Ministry of Transport, for example.
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When cycling, wear a suitable bicycle helmet tested in accordance with DIN EN
1078 (with the CE mark of conformity).
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Wear bright colours when cycling and make sure that you are easy to notice by
wearing reflective clothing.
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Do not use your pedelec if you have consumed alcohol, intoxicants or debilitating
drugs.
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Do not use mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets while cycling.
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Remain concentrated while cycling. Do not allow yourself to be distracted by
actions such as switching on the light. You should stop to carry out such actions.
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Never cycle one-handed or with no-hands in road traffic.
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Cycle on the prescribed cycle paths.
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