Monday, November 13, 2017

Do You Need to Wear Protective Accessories to Ride on an E bike in UK

With the rising popularity and widespread use of electric scooters in the UK, there is also a growing concern regarding the safety and well being of the riding and commuting public. While electric bikes are deemed to be one of the safest modes of transportation available, they are still bound by the laws and regulations of the road. Certain precautions are mandated for their use especially on public roads and city streets.

In terms of protective accessories, there is thankfully no strict rules requiring riders to don full body armour and specialized protective gear. However, it is always wise to use at least some basic form of protection. Riders are advised to wear protective helmets to ensure that they have basic head protection in case of an accident. Additional knee and elbow pads also won’t hurt as they offer an additional margin of safety for the rider in case of a nasty crash. E-bike speeds are limited by law; to be considered road legal, these bikes cannot have a motor with a power rating above 250w. Electric bikes and mopeds are not required to be registered, though, and are not subject to congestion or road taxes. Still, they must always be kept in good working order to ensure that they do not pose a danger to other road vehicles and commuters. It is also perfectly legal to ride and electric bike in public roads and spaces for riders above 14 years of age. Like cyclists, you cannot be booked for over speeding on an e-bike, but you can still be called out for reckless or dangerous cycling.

Electric bikes are required to have reflectors and front and tail lights for visibility especially at night to prevent accidents. While not a requirement, wearing high visibility attire is also a great way to prevent accidents and keep you safe while riding your electric bike.

Source URL: https://www.electricbikescootercar.co.uk/index.php?route=blog/article&article_id=28

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