Reflectors; Lighting - Derby cycle Pedelec Groove Next User Manual

IV.I

Reflectors

Bikes shall be equipped with reflective devices to permit recognition and
identification under illumination from motor vehicle headlamps. In the
USA, the requirements for reflectors are regulated in the "16 CFR 1512.16
- Requirements for reflectors". The following table provides an overview of
the required reflectors, as well as a small selection of characteristics which
these reflectors should have. For additional information, please see "16
CFR 1512.16 - Requirements for reflectors".
Front reflector
Rear reflector
Pedal reflector
1 Colorless
Front-facing
The optical axis of the reflector shall
be directed forward within 5° of the
horizontal-vertical alignment of the
bike when the wheels are tracking in a
straight line.
1 Red light
Rear-facing
The optical axis of the reflector shall
be directed rearward within 5° of the
horizontal-vertical alignment of the
bicycle when the wheels are traveling
in a straight line.
2 per pedal Colorless or amber
Front and rear surfaces of the pedal
Type
Side reflector a) Retroreflective
a) or b) tire sidewalls
b) Reflector
IV.II

Lighting

In Germany the requirements for lighting on bikes is regulated in Section
67 of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulation (StVZO) and in the Technical
Requirements for vehicle parts. Lighting includes both battery and
dynamo-powered lights.
Front light 1 Front
Rear light 1 Back
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Number Characteristics
2 per On each side of the wheel
wheel
1 per Front side reflector: colorless or amber
wheel on the front wheel
Rear side reflector: colorless or red on
the rear wheel
Shall be visible on each side of the
wheel
On the spokes of each wheel
White light
The illuminance must be at least 10 lux at
the center of the beam at a distance of 10
meters.
Red light
The lowest point of the illuminating surface
must not be lower than 9.75 inches above
the road surface.
A standlight function is also permitted
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