Rider Requirements - Bosch WHYTE E-Lyte 140 Owner's Manual

03 - RIDER REQUIREMENTS

INFO - Before riding your Whyte eBike please inform yourself
of all applicable legal requirements to ride safely in your
country/state. Please ensure adequate safety restrictions
are obeyed with regards to lighting, licenses, helmet and insurance
requirements. Whyte Bikes will not make any promise, representation, or
warranty regarding the use of your EPAC. Laws and regulations for EPAC's
vary in different markets and continue to evolve, please ensure you obtain
the latest information.
An eBike/pedelec is a bicycle where the rider is assisted when pedalling.
The motor can legally go up to 250 Watts with a maximum assisted speed
of 25Km/h. Any bike that exceeds these limits is considered to be a
moped or light motorcycle depending upon country/state law.
Under EU and UK law eBikes/pedelec's fall under the same category as
bicycles. These laws may differ or special rules may apply dependant
upon region so please take the time to educate yourself before riding. It
is extremely important to obey the regulations governing the operation
of an eBike/pedelec and the requirements regarding minimum age,
certificates, licenses, insurance and helmets.
INFO - Do not tamper with your eBike/pedelec's electrical
system in any way. Unauthorised modifications will void
your bikes warranty, and make the product unsafe, whilst
endangering the user and others. Making any changes to increase the
speed or performance could incur legal problems. Any maintenance to
the electrical system must be carried out by a professional accredited
mechanic and all replacement parts must be original. For further
assistance please consult your Whyte retailer or motor manufacturer.
Possible Legal Implications:
• The eBike/pedelec is required by law to be registered for approval
and insured. All legal requirements regarding the bike components
stated by road traffic licensing authority must be adhered to e.g.
lights, reflectors and helmets.
• Whyte do not offer representation, warranty, or liability for use of
your eBike/pedelec
• Tampering with your eBike/pedelec may result in a legal offence and
termination of warranty and insurance.
3.1 Legal Regulations
Please check age restrictions for EPAC users in your country/state as it
is common to find laws banning the use of EPAC's for children on public
roads.
If you plan to ride with kids on your bicycle, please inform yourself
of all applicable legal requirements and regulations in your country/
state. There may be restrictions on riding your bicycle with certain or
any accessory(ies). This is especially true for electric and pedal-assist
bicycles.
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