Because most laws evolve from history, and so won’t be suitable for new things like pedelecs, we’re taking the opportunity to write down what we would like.
 

 
Any proactive legislator is very welcome to make these ideas his or her own!

1. A flat rate speed limit of 30 km/h in built up areas for all road users including cyclists. This would significantly reduce the potential dangers between road users because overtaking would make much less sense.


2. The right to use cycle ways but no obligation.


3. Status of pedelecs to be the same as bicycles, so no compulsory insurance or helmets, no driving license and no minimum or maximum ages.


4. No compulsory dynamos, but a free choice of energy supply. In return compulsory daytime running lights front and rear.


5. No power limit in Watts for lighting, but instead a minimum light output power of 80 Lux at the front, and permission to integrate indicators.


6. No limitations by numbers of wheels or axles, nor by the number of people per vehicle.


7. A ban on battery sales, to move manufacturers to sustainable leasing solutions instead.


8. No drive system power limits. However limitation of the maximum power assisted speed in proportion to the pedal power applied. This means a ban on pedelecs with only rotation sensors, guaranteeing the cycling nature of the vehicle. This is the
   
   suggested relationship between human power input and power assistance cut-out speed:

• Muscle power less than 50 Watt = max assisted speed 15 km/h


• Muscle power less than 100 Watt = max assisted speed 20 km/h
   
• Muscle power less than 150 Watt = max assisted speed 25 km/h


• Muscle power over 150 Watt = max assisted speed 32 km/h