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Electro scooters are currently in demand and their enormous popularity cannot be denied. It is not only easy mobility that is valued, environmentally friendly driving is also increasingly in focus. Of course, it is pure driving fun that is mainly valued in the cities. In the country you are a little lost with a scooter. Driving over several kilometers is rather tedious and of course the range also plays a role here. But for the city, the small parts are really cool. Nevertheless, there are a few things that should be considered - so you are well prepared and you will become a true e-scooter professional! Drive safely in traffic, enjoy full comfort and avoid the small but typical beginner mistakes with regard to battery and Co.
Step towards urban mobility
Maybe you've already wondered what an electric scooter is? The best way to compare this practical vehicle with a scooter from the good old days of childhood. The only, albeit significant difference: Everything is thoughtfully thought out. Here, modern driving pleasure can be experienced. In combination with a powerful engine, this innovative scooter is perfect as a sleek means of transportation. If you want to avoid annoying traffic jams in the city center or if you want to get from point A to B quickly, you should feel right at home here. In addition, the e-scooter can of course handle longer distances. This particularly flexible form of comfortable locomotion has another advantage. The scooter is foldable and can therefore be stowed effectively when not in use. This is particularly convenient in the train or in the office or in your own home and a cramped garage. The design is compact and the high quality materials stand for perfect durability and safe driving on the road. A trend that we too have tried!
Above all, the resource-saving mobility is largely fulfilled in this means of transportation. Depending on the model, the average range is about 10 to 20 kilometers. The driver should therefore make sure that before driving the battery is charged and the desired distance can be covered. Then a charging station is needed so that you can use your electric scooter again. The legal requirements for use are now clearly defined. In the past, the situation was such that e-scooters could be used on the road, but lacked a precise definition of the exact driving style and the associated provisions.
Tuning on the e-scooter? Bad idea…
Just like the e-bike, the tuning on the e-scooter is a popular topic. But illegal tuning of e-scooters can be extremely expensive. Because the scooter falls after the Aufmotzen from the classification for bicycles, the possible penalties are high. Hardly a technical change of the scooter is allowed. From a legal point of view regarding the use in the road traffic even the battery exchange is a problem. Bigger battery often means more power! Then one should have a typing for safety's sake. The conversion can ultimately have an influence on the traffic safety of the vehicle. If more than 600 watts are installed after the tuning or the top speed on a flat track rises above 25 km / h, a scooter is no longer to be defined as a bicycle. The scooter then becomes a moped. For this it needs a driver's license, a helmet and a safety equipment, which can hardly be fulfilled by a scooter in scooter format. If the scooter is faster, like 45 km / h maybe even a registration as a motorcycle is required. Increase engine power? By means of chip tuning (Uploading a modified firmware) quite feasible. But if you increase the engine power, a new typing is necessary. You can find even more information about scooter tuning / scooter tuning HERE!
The new e-scooter street legal
From the age of 14 years the electric scooters are allowed on public roads used become. The maximum speed of 20 km / h must not be exceeded. You do not need a separate driver's license and there is no explicit helmet requirement. In their own interest, however, it is advised to wear a helmet. It may be ridden on cycle paths as well as on biking lanes and bicycle lanes. The liability insurance is a must, as well as a general operating permit is required. Without the ABE (General operating permit), the scooter is neither approved nor can a registration take place. It is therefore essential to ensure that the manufacturer can present the ABE. The insurance license plate must be attached to the rear of the e-scooter. Annual technical checks and checks for full machine functionality should be taken for granted.
Without approval threatens criminal charges
An e-scooter must have two separate brakes. This is also a lighting duty. An e-scooter must be tested to the same standards as a pedelec (Acronym for Pedal Electric Cycle). If you are traveling with a non-approved motor vehicle (including an electric scooter), you must expect a criminal complaint. There are big financial risks in an accident. Eventually the driver has to bear all costs himself. In an accident, the private liability insurance jumps not on. If a child has been driven, the parents may be liable. Old electric scooters, which were acquired before the regulation came into force, are still illegally usable on public roads. Often these are much faster and have no bell, light or the aforementioned two brakes. For drivers older than 14 years, there is no driver's license or helmet required. PS. The penalties for drugs or alcohol also apply also for e-scooter drivers.
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I came across the post by accident and just wanted to say that it was absolutely well written. However, one could differentiate here again. Firstly, the devices with approval according to eKFV and once the e-scooters that are sold as counterparts to the scooter. You only touched on the topic very briefly that motorcycle approval may be required here. We have several SXT Raptor V3 in our circle of friends and are often asked whether you need a driver's license. In short: YES! From 16 years with driving license class A1, AM; from the age of 18 with every driving license in classes 1a, 1, 2, 3, A, B or C.
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