Currently contemplating getting a onewheel (https://onewheel.com/) for commuting, but apparently (for whatever reason) they're illegal to ride in public spaces. To those who own one, what is your experience with the police? Cheers!
by lemmeMLG
Currently contemplating getting a onewheel (https://onewheel.com/) for commuting, but apparently (for whatever reason) they're illegal to ride in public spaces. To those who own one, what is your experience with the police? Cheers!
by lemmeMLG
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>for whatever reason
They are illegal because they do not have a second motor that can ensure rapid braking if the first motor fails. These are the basic requirements for electric vehicles to be authorised. Here is the 2015 list:
https://www.newsd.admin.ch/newsd/message/attachments/40241.pdf
I don’t have any experience with einrad thingy but you could contact this Verein here.
https://onewheelclub.ch/de/Home/
I would not only pay attention to the issue of the police, but also to the whole insurance topic.
>The controls vary greatly depending on the city. Some cities like Geneva or Zurich are less lenient and can fine you after a roadside check.
>If you drive an unauthorised vehicle, you also run the risk of not being covered by your liability insurance in the event of an accident.
https://kissmywheels.ch/de/ist-das-elektrische-einrad-in-der-schweiz-zugelassen/?srsltid=AfmBOopjWwWt3X6N-WfYX78vGjAF8NgivcUCArYbtQ4WbllxVXYM_Aar
The fine also depends on the location, here it was 500 francs.
https://www.zentralplus.ch/gesellschaft/fahrt-mit-elektro-einrad-kostet-italiener-500-franken-2449331/
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