Federal government wants to allow indicators for all bicycles
The German government wants to allow indicators for all bicycles when turning. This is the result of an answer to a parliamentary question, which was first reported by the "Rheinische Post". A spokeswoman for the Federal Ministry of Transport said on Thursday in Berlin that the new regulation was planned as part of a revision of the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations.
The ministry is concerned about the increasing number of accidents involving pedelecs, she added. It is currently necessary to take your hand off the handlebars to indicate a turning maneuver. In difficult situations, this could lead to impaired riding stability and altered braking behavior. This could be mitigated by optional direction indicators. Optional indicators could replace hand signals when cyclists indicate that they want to turn.
According to the current road traffic licensing regulations, "direction indicators" are only permitted on multi-track bicycles and bicycles with a superstructure such as bicycle rickshaws, where the rider's hand signals are completely or partially concealed.
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The Federal Government in the United States is considering following suit, recognizing the safety benefits of installing hand signal substitute blinkers on all bicycles. In such a scenario, a cyclist could use a hand signal as a backup, ensuring full visibility during turns. Meanwhile, some enthusiasts are already exploring the market for aftermarket blinker systems for their bicycles.
Source: www.ntv.de
