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Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

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Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

Just like motorists, cyclists have to obey many traffic rules. But what is actually allowed and required? Check your knowledge here. Contact restrictions, home office and lockdown. Since the beginning of the corona pandemic, many people have switched to cycling. Experts believe that some of them will remain cyclists even after the pandemic. In order to point out the increasing pollution from cars and to bring two-wheelers more into the focus of everyday life, the World bicycle day instead of. A good opportunity to clear up some false claims.

Errors simply cleared up!

CLAIM: There is also a cycle path in the opposite direction.

  • FACT: not always. If it only one There is a cycle path and it is only marked for one direction of travel, it is . Then allowed on the bike path only in one direction be driven. The situation becomes clearer if there is a cycle path for both lanes. In this case, cyclists are obliged to use the designated lane.

CLAIM: Speed ​​limits also apply to cyclists.

  • FACT: If the permitted speed limit is limited by a corresponding traffic sign, cyclists must also adhere to it. If there is no signage, the generally permitted maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour applies in urban areas for motor vehicles only. However, the so-called “general duty of care” applies to cyclists. According to the Road Traffic Regulations: “Everyone who takes part in traffic must behave in such a way that no other participant is harmed or endangered and, according to the circumstances, is not annoyed or hindered.

CLAIM: A one-way street can be driven the wrong way around by bike.

  • FACT: Not correct! The ADFC says this rule only applies to one-way streets where this is cleared by signs

Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

CLAIM: Cyclists must always ride one behind the other on the road.

  • FACT: Not correct. According to the ADFC, it is expressly allowed that cyclists drive side by side to be allowed to. This has been clearly formulated since the Road Traffic Act (StVO) of 2020: When the traffic is not stopped, can generally be driven by two people side by side. This rule always applies on bicycle roads.

CLAIM: While cycling, you must not listen to music with headphones.

  • FACT: That's not true. Headphones are forbidden only if the hearing is severely affected. The StVO basically allows music, podcasts and audio books to be listened to while cycling with headphones. It is important that the driving behavior is not negatively influenced. So you have to ensure that road traffic is noticed and warning signals are heard. However, the ADFC advises not to wear headphones while driving.

CLAIM: You can ride your bike under the influence of alcohol.

  • FACT: Mistake. From a per mille value of 0,3 you are already liable to prosecution and are liable in the event of an accident if alcohol is to blame for incorrect driving. Even if there is no apparent driving uncertainty, cyclists who exceed 1,6 per thousand are committing a criminal offense. In the event of a violation, the withdrawal the driver's license and one Fines (€) be expected.

Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

CLAIM: You can simply drive your bike over a zebra crossing.

  • FACT: Depends on. To get priority at the zebra crossing, cyclists must dismount and push their bike over the zebra crossing. It is allowed to drive over the zebra crossing, but crossing vehicles must be allowed through.

CLAIM: If there is a cycle path, it must also be used.

  • FACT: The ADFC (General German Bicycle Club) says that the regulation only applies if one of the three blue cycle path signs can be found on the cycle path. Furthermore, the cycle path must be easy to navigate. If there are objects in the way on the bike path, cars or garbage cans block it or roots overgrow the path, you are allowed to do so be evaded onto the street. If there is no cycle path sign on the cycle path, you can decide which path to choose.

Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

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Cyclists on the bike path? Can you listen to music? Errors cleared up!

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