New cannabis law and cycling: A new cannabis law came into effect in Germany on April 1st. Possession and consumption are permitted under certain conditions. However, compared to alcohol, cannabis is different and remains detectable for longer, which is also fueling the discussion about the legal limits for traffic stops. We wondered what this means for… read more
E-bike recalls: Just lumping together all the bicycle industry recalls of the last 15 years until the whole thing reaches alarming proportions? That doesn't exactly sound like serious research. It's a shame that what initially appears to be reliable consumer information ultimately turns out to be fear-mongering and its associated business model. Product recalls are not… read more
E-bike tuning: What was once the souped-up moped is now the modified electric bike: illegal, potentially dangerous, and often downplayed. Modifying e-bikes to achieve a higher top speed has more than just legal consequences. We'll show you the legal situation regarding e-bike tuning and what measures drive manufacturers are taking… read more
Legal Advice: The traffic fine schedule, with a focus on cycling, was last comprehensively updated in November 2021. We provide an overview of the most common violations and the corresponding penalties. Cyclists caught riding on the wrong side of the road or on the sidewalk face fines of up to €55. Read more …
Legal Advice: So-called dooring accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in traffic. For cyclists, a collision with a suddenly opening car door can have serious consequences. As is so often the case after an accident, the question of fault arises. A court ruling from the summer of 2022 sheds some light on the matter regarding dooring. "Doorings" are… read more
