Pedelec / Fundamental Legal Principles; Meaning For The Rider; Pushing Assistance - Bosch Drive Unit Speed Manual Original

2 Pedelec / fundamental legal
principles
The essential idea behind the Pedelec is not only to be
able to cover greater distances more quickly, but also
more comfortably. You can choose to relax and let the bike
do the work, exert yourself more physically, or simply get
from A to B as fast as possible. You can decide this your-
self by choosing an appropriate assist level.
This gives you more confidence on the road, as the power-
ful acceleration gives you more control and a greater de-
gree of security. Your Pedelec assists you with up to 250
watts of power which takes you up to a speed of 25 km / h.
In some EU countries, the Pedelec, like all other bikes,
must comply with certain regulations, the Road Traffic
Licensing Regulations (StVZO) in Germany for example.
Please observe the relevant explanations and general
information provided in the General User Manual.
These statutory requirements apply for a Pedelec:
• The motor is designed only to provide pedalling as-
sistance, i.e. it can only "assist" the rider when he/
she turns the pedals.
• The average motor output must not exceed 250 W.
• As the speed increases, the rate at which the motor
output reduces must also increase more intensely.
• The motor must switch off once the bike reaches a
speed of 25 km / h.
2.1

Meaning for the rider

• You do not legally have to wear a helmet. In the
interest of your own safety, however, you should
never ride without a helmet.
• You do not legally have to have a driving licence.
• You do not legally have to have insurance.
• No age restriction applies for a Pedelec.
• The regulations governing the use of cycle paths
are the same as for normal bikes.
These regulations apply to you wherever you are in the
European Union. It is possible that different regulations
exist in other countries, also inside the EU in individual
cases. Before using your Pedelec abroad, find out about
the legal situation in the relevant country.
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2.2

Pushing assistance

You can have your specialist cycle shop fit what is known
as "pushing assistance" to your bike.
Button for pushing assistance
The pushing assistance moves the Pedelec slowly at a
maximum speed of 6 km / h without you having to turn the
pedals, e. g. if you are manoeuvring in a tight space or are
pushing your Pedelec out of a basement garage.
In Germany, if you were born later than 01. 04. 1965, you
must have a moped test certificate before you can fit the
pushing assistance. If you already have another type of
driving licence, this automatically includes the moped test
certificate.
The pushing assistance is not suitable for use as starting
assistance.