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107. Vélo électrique
Un vélo électrique, ou e-bike, est un vélo équipé d’un moteur électrique qui assiste le cycliste pendant le déplacement. La plupart utilisent une assistance au pédalage, ce qui signifie que le moteur fournit une puissance supplémentaire pendant que le cycliste pédale.
La classification juridique d’un vélo électrique dépend notamment de la puissance du moteur, de la vitesse maximale d’assistance et de la capacité éventuelle du moteur à propulser le vélo sans pédalage. Les vélos électriques plus rapides ou plus puissants peuvent être classés comme cyclomoteurs ou comme un autre type de véhicule à moteur et être soumis à des exigences différentes en matière de permis, casque, immatriculation et assurance.
What is an ordinary electric bicycle in Belgium?
An ordinary Belgian electric bicycle has an auxiliary electric motor with a maximum continuous rated power of no more than 250 W. The motor provides pedal assistance and stops assisting when the bicycle reaches 25 km/h or earlier when the rider stops pedalling.
Is an ordinary electric bicycle legally a bicycle in Belgium?
Yes. Electric assistance within the 250 W and 25 km/h limits does not change the vehicle's classification as a bicycle.
Do you need a driving licence for an ordinary Belgian electric bicycle?
No. An ordinary electric bicycle within the 250 W and 25 km/h limits does not require a driving licence.
Is there a minimum age for an ordinary electric bicycle in Belgium?
No specific minimum age applies merely because an ordinary bicycle has compliant electric pedal assistance. It follows the ordinary bicycle rules.
Must an ordinary Belgian electric bicycle be registered?
No. An ordinary electric bicycle within the 250 W and 25 km/h category does not require DIV registration or a registration plate.
Does an ordinary Belgian electric bicycle need a certificate of conformity?
No. The ordinary electric bicycle with a maximum of 250 W and pedal assistance up to 25 km/h does not require a certificate of conformity.
Is a helmet compulsory on an ordinary electric bicycle in Belgium?
No. There is currently no general helmet requirement for riders of ordinary electric bicycles, although wearing a suitable bicycle helmet is recommended.
Must an ordinary electric bicycle use the cycle path?
Yes, under the same conditions as an ordinary bicycle. An available and usable compulsory cycle path must generally be used where the Belgian cyclist rules require it.
What is a motorised cycle in Belgium?
A motorised cycle is a pedal vehicle with an auxiliary drive primarily intended to assist pedalling, with a maximum power of 1000 W and assistance ending by 25 km/h.
How old must you be to ride a Belgian motorised cycle?
You must normally be at least 16 years old to ride a motorised cycle.
Do you need a driving licence for a Belgian motorised cycle?
No. Although a minimum age of 16 applies, no driving licence is required for a motorised cycle within the applicable 1000 W and 25 km/h limits.
Does a Belgian motorised cycle need a certificate of conformity?
Yes. Unlike an ordinary 250 W electric bicycle, a motorised cycle requires a certificate of conformity (COC) confirming that it complies with the applicable technical requirements.
Does a motorised cycle follow normal cyclist rules?
Yes. Under the current Belgian Road Code, riders of motorised cycles are treated in the same way as riders of ordinary cycles for road-position and traffic rules.
Does an electric bicycle need compulsory motor insurance in Belgium?
For an ordinary pedal-assisted bicycle, compulsory motor-vehicle liability insurance is not required. Belgian insurance rules generally require such insurance when a motorised vehicle can propel itself autonomously at more than 25 km/h.
What happens if an electric bicycle assists above 25 km/h?
A pedal cycle providing assistance above 25 km/h no longer falls within the ordinary electric-bicycle or motorised-cycle categories. A vehicle providing pedal assistance up to 45 km/h can qualify as a speed pedelec and is subject to additional rules concerning the licence, helmet and registration.
What lights must an electric bicycle use in Belgium?
Because an ordinary electric bicycle follows the bicycle rules, it must use a white or yellow front light and a red rear light between nightfall and dawn and whenever visibility is less than approximately 200 metres.
