Guide for children
Safe in the saddle
Soon after they have their first own child seat, they start riding their own bicycle - the pride and joy of any child. But the joy also comes with concern and fear. Our tips will help ensure your child copes with traffic safely
Greater safety for kids
| Riding a bicycle is more than keeping your balance and knowing the traffic rules. Children must be able to evaluate risks. Don't let you child ride alone until he/she is safe enough. Children are not properly prepared for the road until after the bicycle test in year four of school. |  |
| Children under eight must ride on the pavement. They are allowed to ride on the pavement until they are ten. |  |
Child on board
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People over the age of 16 are allowed to take children under the age of 7 on their bicycles. They are only allowed to take children over eight if their bicycle is suitable for two people; for example if you have a tandem. |
There are two ways of transporting children with a child seat:
- On the handlebars: this has the benefit that you can see the child
- The luggage rack is particularly recommended for larger children and has the benefit that you can see ahead.
In both situations, it is important that you adjust the child seat to your child. Ensure that the seat has a long back when transporting babies. To ensure feet do not get caught in the spokes, ensure the seat has spoke protectors or strap the feet to the seat.
