lighting in Germany
lighting in Germany
This is my first post, so hello everyone. I'm planning to ride ride to Berlin later in the year. From what I've read, in Germany I should have a dynamo fitted to my bike, I do not intend to ride at night, so do I need one?
Re: lighting in Germany
The laws have recently changed allowing battery lights for all bikes instead of just lightweight racers as it used to be.
You do however need wheel (or tyre) reflectors and front reflectors in addition to the UK requirements.
Nobody will notice their absence in daylight though.
You do however need wheel (or tyre) reflectors and front reflectors in addition to the UK requirements.
Nobody will notice their absence in daylight though.
Re: lighting in Germany
There are international conventions about cross-border traffic, and as a foreign visitor you only have to meet the internationally agreed minimum, not the local regulations.
That's a brake, a white front light, a red back light, a rear reflector, and a bell.
It's on the main CTC site somewhere - I can never find the link so I have to google
http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/ ... al-traffic
Summary: if you don't have a bell, put one on.
That's a brake, a white front light, a red back light, a rear reflector, and a bell.
It's on the main CTC site somewhere - I can never find the link so I have to google
http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/ ... al-traffic
Summary: if you don't have a bell, put one on.
Re: lighting in Germany
I noticed that it seems to be quite acceptable in Germany, instead of having a bell, just to say 'tingaling' as you come up behind somebody. Eminently sensible.
Re: lighting in Germany
Thanks for the advice everyone, one less thing for me to worry about
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The reason I carry lights is for tunnels and to have a torch. It also helps in rain and where tree's overhang the road for long stretches.
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Re: lighting in Germany
nirakaro wrote:I noticed that it seems to be quite acceptable in Germany, instead of having a bell, just to say 'tingaling' as you come up behind somebody. Eminently sensible.
Plus One, I must try that
Or DRINJNINGALINGGG!
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