The S-Pedelec is classed om a legal point of view
as an L1e moped. In some EU countries it must,
like all other motorcycles and motor vehicles,
comply with certain regulations, for example the
Road Trac Licensing Regulation in Germany
(StVZO). Please observe the relevant explanations
and general information provided in the “Original
User Manual | General” (CD).
The following statutory requirements apply for an
S-Pedelec:
• When riding with the power assist only, the S-
Pedelec must not travel faster than 20 km/h. You
will therefore reach a speed of between 15 and
18 km/h on the at.
• The power assist switches itself o once you
have reached a speed of roughly 45 km/h. This
requires around 700 watts of power, which can-
not be supplied by the electric motor alone. You
can reach speeds of 35-45 km/h by combining
the motor's output of 350 watts with your own
physical eort.
1.2.1 Requirements for the rider
You are legally required to wear a helmet. You
should wear a suitable helmet (e.g. a bicycle hel-
met).
You are legally required to have a driving license.
The moped test certicate is mandatory. If you
have a German driving licence, you are automati-
cally exempt om this requirement.
In Germany, if you were born before 1 April 1965,
you may also ride an S-Pedelec without a driving
licence.
You are legally required to have insurance. In Ger-
many, you can obtain the small registration mark
om any insurance company.
Use on cycle paths is restricted. When you use
your S-Pedelec as a normal bike, i.e. without as-
sistance om the electric motor, you can ride on
all cycle paths without restriction. When you use
the motor, restrictions apply in some EU countries.
In Germany an amendment to the Road Trac
Ordinance (StVO) states that: Outside built-up
areas, you must ride your S-Pedelec on cycle
paths, as also applies to mopeds. In exceptional
cases where this is not permitted, the cycle path
will be marked with the sign “No mopeds” in ac-
cordance with Paragraph 2 Section 4 of the Road
Trac Ordinance (StVO). Inside built-up areas, on
the other hand, you can only use your Pedelec on
cycle paths if there is a sign to indicate that it is
permitted in accordance with Paragraph 41,
Sec. 2, No. 5.
These regulations apply to you wherever you are
in the European Union. It is possible that dierent
regulations exist in other countries, also inside
the EU in individual cases. Before using your
S-Pedelec abroad, nd out about the applicable
legislation in the relevant country.
1.3 Battery
The battery contains chemical substances, which
could cause dangerous reactions if the safety in-
formation given here is not adhered to.
Avoid contact with liquid leaking om a damaged
battery. In case of contact, rinse o the liquid with
water. In case of eye contact, consult a doctor
aer rinsing.
Never attempt to repair your battery. Batteries
must not be dismantled, opened or crushed. The
improper opening or damaging of the battery
poses the risk of serious injury. Opening the bat-
tery voids the warranty claim. If your battery is
damaged, contact your specialist cycle shop for
advice.
Batteries must not be exposed to heat (e.g. radia-
tor) or naked ames. External heat can cause the
battery to explode. In addition, high temperatures
shorten battery life. When charging, always ensure
there is adequate ventilation.
