Regulation on the attendance of small electric vehicles on road traffic (Electric Small Vehicles Ordinance - eKFV).
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Type of law
Regulation
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.
The Regulation consists of 15 Sections and one Annex as follow: Scope (1); Requirements for commissioning (2);Authorization to lead (3); Requirements for the delay device (4); Requirements for the lighting equipment (5); Requirements for the device for sound signals (6); Other security requirements (7); Passenger transport and trailer operation (8); Application of the road traffic regulations (9); Permissible traffic areas (10); General rules of conduct (11); Special features in the case of ordered traffic bans according to the road traffic regulations (12); Light signals (13); Administrative offences (14); Transitional provisions (15).
The Regulation consists of 15 Sections and one Annex as follow: Scope (1); Requirements for commissioning (2);Authorization to lead (3); Requirements for the delay device (4); Requirements for the lighting equipment (5); Requirements for the device for sound signals (6); Other security requirements (7); Passenger transport and trailer operation (8); Application of the road traffic regulations (9); Permissible traffic areas (10); General rules of conduct (11); Special features in the case of ordered traffic bans according to the road traffic regulations (12); Light signals (13); Administrative offences (14); Transitional provisions (15).
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Entry into force notes
This Regulation is enforced on 15.06.2019.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung über die Teilnahme von Elektrokleinstfahrzeugen am Straßenverkehr (Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge-Verordnung-eKFV).