Operation Manual

Children’s bike Basics
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– Lighting and reflectors
– Bell
x Only allow your child to ride on the road if the equipment meets national and
regional road regulations.
x If necessary, have the children’s bike retrofitted with any necessary equipment
prior to use on the road.
x Explain to your child the national and regional regulations on equipment for
children’s bikes.
x If in doubt, consult your dealer.
x Acquaint yourself with national and regional road regulations. Children and young
people are generally subject to different regulations than adults.
x Explain the traffic code to your child, along with how they should behave on
the road.
x Explain to your child the national and regional regulations on using:
– Footpaths
– Bike paths
– Roads
x Only allow your child to ride on the road alone if:
– This is permitted by national and regional regulations.
– You are confident about your child using the road.
x Explain to your child how to be defensive and careful on the road.
x Teach your child to ride so as not to harm, endanger, impede or inconvenience anyone.
x Only allow your child to ride the children’s bike if they are wearing a suitable fitted
helmet. Consult a dealer about choosing a suitable helmet.
– Many regions offer children’s courses where your child can have fun
learning how to ride and behave on the road.
– Laws and regulations can change at any time, so acquaint yourself with
national and regional regulations on a regular basis and explain them to
your child.