Vibration-Damped Foot Rests; Safe For Traffic Conditions According To German Traffic Law - Paravan PR Heavy Duty User Manual

6.4

Vibration-damped foot rests

› Impact-damped, separate or conjoined in order to counter spasticity.
› Depending on the equipment, they may be electrically adjustable in terms of length and angle.
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Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair
6.5

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.
6.5.1 Section 24 Special means of transport
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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.
Description/Functioning or your electric wheelchair
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Abb. 8: Front illumination
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Abb. 9: Rear illumination
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