Legal Basis - Cube GO SwissDrive Betriebsanleitung

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Your Go SwissDrive system complies with the respective requirements for a drive
system under standard DIN eN 15194 for bicycles that have drive assistance from
an electric motor. furthermore, your drive system complies with the requirements of
directive 2004/108/eU concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
Your pedelec drive system that was built in compliance with DIN eN 15194 only
provides drive assistance when you turn the pedals yourself and up to a speed of
25 km/h. This means that there are no restrictions for you; you may use your cUBe
pedelec as a bicycle without any restrictions.
The CUBE EPO 45 Reaction Pro (1) may not be used within the area
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of applicability of the German StVZO traffic regulations. You can find
further information in the section „Riding a Speed Pedelec – Special
Features".
Please consult your general bicycle user manual to determine for what purposes your
cUBe pedelec/e-bike can be used, what total weight it has been approved for, and
what roads and paths you may ride it on.
There are country-specific laws concerning the use of the pushing aid.
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It is essential to get information on this before you ride away for the
first time as to whether you require (in Germany) a moped driving cer-
tificate or a class M driving license if you were born after 01.04.1965.
The laws and regulations concerning pedelecs and e-bikes are cur-
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rently being revised. Read the daily press to keep yourself informed
about current legislative changes.
In view of the resulting higher speeds GO SwissDrive nonetheless rec-
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ommends you to use a cycling helmet and cycling glasses (2).
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If you do not have private liability insurance, we would recommend
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you to take out such a policy if you wish to use a CUBE pedelec or e-
bike. Contact your insurer if you have any questions.
: In most countries, speed pedelecs are subject to the same legisla-
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tion as mopeds. Read the corresponding information in the system
instructions of the drive manufacturer. Keep yourself informed about
the legal regulations for speed pedelecs in your country.
With speed pedelecs you
- may not use cycle paths or lanes within built-up areas (3). The only exception
to this is in cases where the cycle path or lane has been approved for use by
mopeds (this is marked by an additional sign).
- may use cycle paths and lanes outside built-up areas,
- may not ride in the wrong (opposing) direction up one-way roads, even if ordinary
cyclists are permitted to do this,
- may not ride in pedestrian zones, even if ordinary cyclists are permitted to do this
(4),
- may not as a rule use bicycle parking areas,
- may not ride on forest tracks, and
- likewise may not ride in areas where motorcycles are prohibited.
It is not permissible to tow child trailers, but on the other hand the law permits the in-
stallation and use of child-carrier seats. look at the bicycle card and ask your cUBe
dealer if you are allowed to fit a child-carrier seat on a speed pedelec, and if so, which
one.
For your own safety, always ride a speed pedelec with the light
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switched on, wear bright clothing as well as a properly fitting cycling
helmet and glasses.
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