Bicycle Transport And The Law - XLC Azura Extra LED Owner's Manual

13 Bicycle transport and the law

In this chapter different regulations will be explained which are
required according the law. Stick to these rules and bring yourself and
others not in danger.
• This section describes different regulations set by law. You must
comply with these regulations to avoid putting yourself and others
in danger.
• The maximum trailer nose weight of the tow bar may not be
exceeded (see section 3). So check the maximum trailer nose
weight for your car.
• Adapt your driving speed to the traffi c conditions and drive with
common sense.
• There must be a white number plate on the bicycle carrier.
• Different regulations often apply abroad - the protrusion of
loads at the side is often prohibited. Make sure you know the
regulations before you depart!
• The distance between the end of the bicycle carrier (measured
from the light) and the side of the car may be at most 50 cm in
the Netherlands, at most 40 cm in Germany. (Distance A in the
fi gure below).
• The bicycles on the bicycle carrier may protrude no more than 20
cm on both sides of the car. (Distance B in the fi gure below).
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B A A B