Road Traf C; Liability - PFIFF PFAU-Tec Amico Manual

Intended use
• Do not suspend any loads from the handlebars, as
this will impede driving safety.
• A hub brake (drum brake) may only be retro tted if
the fork is marked with an "N".
• Periodically check the attachments of the pedal
cranks and pedals.
• For your safety we recommend always wearing a
helmet when driving. The quality of the helmet is
very important. It should comply at least with
legal recommendations and requirements (relevant
standard: EN 1078 or ANSI).
Danger!
On wet roads, the braking distance increases signi -
cantly. You should therefore always moderate your
speed so that you can always stop in time when
needed.
Danger!
If you leave your cycle standing in direct sunlight, the
saddle, handlebars and other parts of your vehicle can
heat up considerably within a short space of time.
You can burn yourself!

4.6 Road traf c

What do I have to think of in traf c?
Your answer is de ned in paragraph 1 of the German
Road Traf c Act (StVZO): Each traf c participant on
public roads is required to behave in a manner that
does not endanger, encumber or inconvenience any
other participant unless dictated by circumstance.
As a cyclist, you are subject to the following rules:
• Extend your arm in the relevant direction ahead of
time, before turning off: check behind you to see
that no other vehicle is close behind you! If turning
off to the left, align yourself with traf c towards the
centre of the road and navigate the crossing with a
wide arc. When turning right, take the turn as nar-
rowly as possible.
• Always comply with the hand signals of traf c war-
dens and observe traf c lights. The hand signals of
a traf c warden supercede all other traf c signals,
including traf c lights.
• It is not courageous to drive free-handed or while
hanging on to another vehicle - such behaviour is
life threatening.
• Similarly, cycling side by side is not permitted. You don't
only endanger yourself, but other traf c participants
as well.
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• Make sure that your vehicle complies with legal
requirements.
• Only drive roadworthy vehicles.
• Don't cycle with earphones as they will prevent you
from hearing warning signals.
• Check brakes, lights and bell for proper function
before each trip.
The following components are required for street
cycles in accordance with the Road Traf c Act:
• Two independently functioning brakes
• A loud sounding bell
• Headlamp, tail light with re ector, large-area re-
ector at the rear, pedal re ectors, 2 yellow spokes
re ectors per wheel or white re ective rings, as well
as a frontal re ector in a type-approved design.
• A bicycle trailer may only be used on cycles with a
sturdy frame and fork construction. Additionally
important are robust trike brakes at the front and
back. The user must keep in mind that the
driving behaviour of a vehicle with a loaded trailer
is signi cantly different from that of a trike without
trailer.
• Trailer transport of persons over 7 years of age and 22
kg in weight is strictly prohibited.
Danger!
The driver faces challenges speci cally when starting,
in curves, while braking and on slopes.
• Children under the age of 7 may only be carried on
the trike by persons over the age of 16.
• Children must only be transported with an appro-
priate child seat. Use only safety-certi ed child seats
for cycles. make sure to read and comply with the
operating instructions supplied by the child seat
manufacturer.
• Only use type-approved carriers for transporting
your trike with your car. Make sure that the trike is
properly and securely fastened, and that it causes no
improper stresses due to insuf cient load distribution
during transport. Any lose parts must be removed
to prevent any danger for other traf c participants.

4.7 Liability

Street cycles are designed and equipped for use on
public roads and paved paths. All relevant safety
equipment provided by the manufacturer must be
periodically checked by the user and repaired or re-
placed as needed. The manufacturer accepts no liability