Safe For Traffic Conditions According To German Traffic Law; Section 24 Special Means Of Transport; Fig. 8: Front Illumination; Fig. 9: Rear Illumination - Paravan PR 50 User Manual

Table of Contents

6.6

Safe for traffic conditions according to German traffic law

Optionally, the PARAVAN electric wheelchair can be enhanced to be-

come a vehicle approved for use in road traffic using:

›

LED headlights for the best possible illumination .

›

LED directional indicators .

›

LED rear lights for the best possible visibility .

›

Lateral markings in the centres of the wheels using yellow

reflectors.

6.6.1

Wheelchairs are mentioned in German traffic law. In that law,

it is stated:

›

(1) Push and grip wheelchairs, sleds, prams, scooters, children's bi-

cycles and other similar means of transport are not vehicles in

the sense of German traffic regulations.

›

(2) Medical wheelchairs and other wheelchairs as mentioned

in Paragraph 1 may circulate wherever pedestrian traffic is

permitted, but only at walking speed.

Fig. 8:

Front illumination

Fig. 9:

Rear illumination

Overview of the PARAVAN electric wheelchair

Table of Contents