
06
Conditions Appropriate/intended use Improper use
Riding under normal
conditions
No objects hanging from handlebars. Objects hanging from handlebars result in
instability and may impede manoeuvring.
Riding with both hands on handlebars. One-handed or hand-free riding.
Do not use devices as telephones, smartwatch-
es, music players, headsets.
Do not use devices as telephones, smart-
watches, music players, headsets.
Riding with both feet on the footrest comfortably
and safely.
Riding with one or both feet outside the
footrest.
It is prohibited to place or amass weight
on the rear mudguard.
Riding with helmet and protective equipment. Riding without helmet and protective
equipment.
Riding on easily accessible, smooth compact
roads,avoidingheavilytrafckedorovercrowd-
ed areas:
for example, dedicated cycle path, surfaces with
smoothoor.
Riding on motorways, long-distance
roads.
Riding on busy roads.
Riding on pavements.
Riding in overcrowded areas.
Riding on very rough roads.
Riding next to: ravines, escarpments,
harbours, sea, lakes and rivers,
Failure to comply with regulations and the
highway code.
Complying with local regulations and the
highway code.
Failure to comply with regulations and the
highway code.
Looking ahead and watching out for obstacles,
vehicles or nearby pedestrians.
Being distracted while driving.
Changing direction, making sure to be seen,
moderating speed.
Changing direction abruptly at high
speed without making sure that you have
been seen.
Anticipating the route and moderating speed
while observing the highway code and those that
are the most vulnerable.
Braking and cornering at the same time
makes the vehicle unstable.
Using direction indicators, if included on the
item.
Not using direction indicators.
Slowing down when pedestrians are present. Accelerating or maintaining a constant
speed when pedestrians are present.
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas
(6 km/h).
Riding without using pedestrian mode in
pedestrian areas (6 km/h).
Warning others of your presence by using
the bell.
Not warning others of your presence by
using the bell.
Rough road condi-
tions: speed bumps/
steps/bumpy road
surface
Riding at moderate speed. Riding at high-speed.
Bend knees slightly for better shock absorption
when traversing uneven surfaces.
Accelerate over bumps and ditches, go
down steps, jump obstacles, climb curbs,
drivestify.