I follow the rules

Various examples

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I'm not allowed to carry another person on my bike.

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I don't listen to music while cycling. I don't cycle hands-free.

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The pavement may only be used by pedestrians and non-powered personal transportation devices, e.g. scooters, skateboards, inline skates. Exception: "Cycles permitted" sign. Bikes belong on the road or cycle path.
If a cycle path or cycle lane is not available, children up to 12 years of age may cycle on footpaths and pavements. They have to adapt their speed and driving style to the circumstances. In particular, they must show consideration to pedestrians and give way to them.

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Bikes must ride at sufficient distance behind each other. Cycling next to each other is prohibited.

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Pulling other vehicles or objects is prohibited. Being pulled by other vehicles is also not allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Motorcycles (mopeds)

I am not allowed to ride a moped until I have passed the moped test (category M) and have a valid driver's license. The moped test can be taken from the age of 14. In exceptional cases, this is possible upon request from the age of 13.

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E-bikes

When am I allowed to ride an e-bike?

E-bikes are bicycles with an electric motor, which assists me while cycling. These are divided into the two categories of slow and fast e-bikes. I can recognise fast e-bikes by the yellow moped licence plate.

I am not allowed to ride slow and fast e-bikes until I have passed my moped test (category M). Exception: From the age of 16, I am allowed to ride slow e-bikes without a moped test.

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Slow e-bikes (pedal assistance up to 25 km/h; max. 500 watts)

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Fast e-bikes (pedal assistance up to 45 km/h; max. 1000 watts)

Non-powered personal transportation devices

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What are non-powered personal transportation devices?

  • Non-powered personal transportation devices have wheels or rollers
  • Powered by own body strength
  • Bicycles and wheelchairs do not count

Where are non-powered personal transportation devices allowed?

  1. Pavements
  2. Footpaths
  3. Pedestrian areas
  4. Traffic-calmed areas
  5. Cycle paths
  6. 30 km/h speed limit areas
  7. Low-traffic side roads without pavements, footpaths or cycle paths

Where are non-powered personal transportation devices prohibited?

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  1. Main roads
  2. Pedestrian-free areas
  3. Non-powered personal transportation devices prohibited

Note:

  • In principle, the same regulations apply to non-powered personal transportation devices as to pedestrians. I show consideration to pedestrians.
  • I drive on the right.
  • At night or if the visibility is poor, I need a white light on the front and a red light on the back when riding on the road or cycle path.
  • A bike helmet protects me from serious head injuries in case of falls. Knee, elbow and wrist pads are also recommended.

Powered transporters

Am I allowed to ride powered transporters? Powered transporters vehicles are prohibited on all public roads. This also includes pavements, playgrounds, school playgrounds. Powered transporters are only allowed on private property, which the public does not have access to.

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