Norway's relevant laws and regulations on electric bicycles

Norway's management of electric bicycles follows EU standards and has formulated specific regulations based on the country's actual situation.

1、 Vehicle Classification and Technical Standards

• Legal status: In Norway, electric bicycles are classified as ordinary bicycles and can be driven on the road without special permission.
• Technical standard: Electric bicycles must comply with the EU EN 15194 standard, with specific requirements including:
  • Motor power: The rated power shall not exceed 0.25 kilowatts (250 watts).
  • Power assist: The auxiliary motor only provides power when stepping on the pedal or using a manual speed controller.
  • Speed limit: When only using the auxiliary motor, the bicycle is limited to a speed of 25 kilometers per hour.

2、 Rider Qualification

• Age limit: Norway does not have a mandatory age limit for electric bicycle riders, but it is recommended that riders have the appropriate riding ability to ensure safety.
• Driver's license requirements: No driver's license is required, but traffic rules must be followed to ensure safe riding.

3、 Road Usage Rules

1. Driving lane: Electric bicycles have the same rights and obligations as motor vehicles on the road, requiring them to drive on the right side of the road and yield to pedestrians on zebra crossings.
2. Overtaking and Turning:

• Before turning, the rider needs to extend their hand to indicate the direction.
• At intersections, cyclists need to clearly indicate their driving intentions and be careful to avoid other vehicles.

3. Tunnel passage: Some tunnels may prohibit bicycle passage, please pay attention to relevant signs.

4、 Requirements for safety equipment

• Helmet: Norway does not require electric bike riders to wear helmets, but it is recommended to wear them for safety.
• Vehicle equipment:
  • Braking system: It must have both front and rear brakes.
  • Reflective device: The rear of the bicycle must have a red reflective plate, and there must be yellow or white reflective plates on both sides of the pedal.
  • Lighting equipment: At night or when the visual distance is close, there must be yellow or white lights in front of the car and red lights behind.
  • Bell: Vehicles need to be equipped with bells to alert pedestrians.

5、 Registration and Insurance Regulations

• Registration requirements: Electric bicycles can be driven on the road without registration.
• Insurance regulations: Electric bicycles do not need to purchase mandatory insurance. However, for certain types of electric motorcycles or light motorcycles, specific registration and insurance requirements may need to be met.

6、 Other relevant regulations

1. Oppose illegal modification: The Norwegian government opposes illegal modification of electric bicycles, such as increasing power output and exceeding the designed maximum speed limit. These behaviors will turn electric bicycles into motor vehicles, subject to motorcycle regulations, and may face legal penalties.
2. Parking regulations: Electric bicycles should be parked at designated non motorized vehicle parking areas. If no parking location is set up, they must not obstruct the passage of other vehicles and pedestrians when parked.

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