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DANGER OF ACCIDENT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD TRAFFIC!
The equipment prescribed for bikes for use on public roads is primarily intended to ensure the visibility of cyclists. If you as a cyclist are not recognized or are recognized too late, accidents with serious
consequences can happen.
• Your bike must be equipped with all country-specific components required for public road traffic!
• In addition to the risk of accident, failure to comply with the regulations can lead to the imposition of fines and loss of insurance cover.
• For rides abroad or cross-border rides, observe the legal requirements applicable there.
• Information about the required equipment can be found the chapter „Bestimmungen gemäß Strassenverkehrs-Zulassungsordnung (STVZO)" on page 17
In Germany the necessary equipment for public road traffic is regulated in the "Straßenverkehrs-Zulassungs-Ordnung" (StVZO).
The following equipment must be fitted when you use your bike in traffic at dusk, at night or when visibility conditions otherwise require it:
Description
Special notes
Front light and white reflector
The front and rear lights and reflectors must be fitted at dusk, in the dark or whenever required by visibility conditions. The lights and reflectors must be fixed during
operation and be protected against accidental movement under normal operating conditions and must be permanently operational. The front light must be set so that
rear light and red reflector
other road users are not blinded. The lights and reflectors must not be covered.
Pedal reflector
Both pedals must have yellow reflectors working forward and backward.
Spoke reflector
Two spoke reflectors must be fitted to the front and rear wheel.
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