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Regulation on the attendance of small electric vehicles on road traffic (Electric Small Vehicles Ordinance - eKFV).

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Standards Offences/penalties Protection of environment
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation is enforced on 15.06.2019.
Abstract

According to this Regulation light electronic vehicles are motor vehicles with an electronic drive and a design related with maximum speed of not less than 6 km/h and not more than 20 km/h. A light electronic vehicle is self-balancing if it is equipped with integrated electronic balance, propulsion, steering and deceleration technology that keeps it self-balanced. A small electric vehicle may only be put into operation on public roads if it corresponds to a type for which a general or individual operating permit has been issued, there is valid insurance and it is marked with a vehicle identification number and a manufacturer's plate. Persons who have reached the age of 14 are entitled to drive a light electronic vehicle. The lighting system can be supplied via a coupling to the energy store for the drive. The vehicle should meet other security requirements according to this Regulation.

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de