In the vast majority of the country, snow has remained a mere memory, and in some parts of Poland one can enjoy several degrees of heat. So it is no wonder that for many bike riders the cycling season has already begun. The cops in reflective uniform also joined in the action, paying more attention to the two-wheelers. What must be equipped with a bicycle so that he can legally move on the road and what should be remembered when deciding on this means of transport?
Over the past few years, the popularity of bicycles – especially as an urban means of transport – has grown very dynamically. Not every bike that leaves the shop with a happy new owner, however, is adapted to the Polish regulations on the obligatory equipment of wheelchairs. In Warsaw, as part of the “Safe Cyclist” action, the police check that cyclists and riders are riding according to regulations and bicycle equipment. What can you get a mandate for?
In paragraph 53 of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure, as amended in 2015, on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their equipment, we must read that the bicycle must be equipped with at least one white or yellow front light, at least one non-triangular with reflective tape And one red positioning light at the back, at least one smooth brake, as well as a bell or other signal of non-repulsive sound.
What are important, regulations do not break those who ride bicycles without lights during the day. The same paragraph allows the possibility of dismantling the lights if they are not required at the time of use. At the same time, setting up a headlamp does not make it possible to drive at night in accordance with regulations. After dark, the light must be equipped with a bicycle, not a cyclist. Wearing a light and reflective vest on you does not mean that we will avoid a mandate in the event of a confrontation with the police.