New cannabis law and cycling: A new cannabis law came into effect in Germany on April 1. Possession and consumption are permitted under certain conditions. However, compared to alcohol, cannabis is different and can be detected for longer, which is also fueling the debate about the limits for traffic checks. We asked ourselves what this means for... read more
E-bike recalls: Throwing all the bicycle industry recalls of the last 15 years into one pile until the whole thing takes on frightening dimensions? That doesn't exactly sound like serious research. It's a shame that what initially appears to be serious consumer information ultimately turns out to be scare tactics and the associated business model. Product recalls are not... read more
E-bike tuning: What was once a souped-up moped is now a modified electric bike: illegal, potentially dangerous, and often trivialized. Tuning 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... read more
Guide / Legal: The traffic fine catalog was last comprehensively updated in November 2021, with a focus on bicycle traffic. We provide an overview of the most common violations and the penalties applicable for each. Cyclists caught riding on the wrong side of the road or riding on the sidewalk can expect a fine of up to €55. For... read more
Advice / Legal: So-called dooring accidents are unfortunately a part of everyday traffic. For cyclists, a collision with a suddenly opening car door can end badly. As is so often the case after an accident, the question of fault arises as to those involved. A ruling from summer 2022 sheds at least some light on the issue of dooring. "Doorings" are... read more
