{"id":84378,"date":"2026-08-16T16:22:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T14:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/?p=84378"},"modified":"2026-08-16T16:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T14:22:26","slug":"speed-pedelec-law-france-2026-45-kmh-registration-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/speed-pedelec-law-france-2026-45-kmh-registration-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"Speed pedelec: what does French law say in 2026? 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href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a> \u203a Regulations<\/nav>\n<p><span class=\"eb\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Guide \u00b7 2026 regulations<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Speed pedelec: what does the law say in <span class=\"ac\">2026<\/span> ?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">A 45 km\/h electric bike, but a moped in the eyes of the law. Registration, insurance, licence, helmet: everything you need to ride legally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stats\">\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<b data-count=\"45\">45<\/b><span>km\/h assisted<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat\">\n<b data-count=\"14\">14<\/b><span>years \u00b7 AM licence<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat t\">\n<b>\u2713<\/b><span>Registration<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat t\">\n<b>\u2713<\/b><span>Motorcycle insurance<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-row\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-ac\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/marque\/stromer-en\/\">See our speed pedelecs <span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-wl\" href=\"#faq\">Read the FAQ<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec\" style=\"background:var(--bg)\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<span class=\"eb rv\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>The essentials in 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2 rv mt\">A fast bike, <span class=\"ac\">moped rules<\/span><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"grid mt\">\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"13\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 13l3.5-2.5M12 6V4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Speed<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">Assistance up to <b>45 km\/h<\/b> (L1e-B).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2.4\"><\/circle><circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2.4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M6 17l4-7h5l3 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Legal status<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">It&#8217;s a <b>moped<\/b>, not a bicycle.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"7\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><path d=\"M7 12h10\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Registration<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">Registration certificate + <b>number plate<\/b> (ANTS).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3l7 3v5c0 4-3 7-7 8-4-1-7-4-7-8V6z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Insurance<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">Third-party <b>cover for motorised two-wheelers<\/b>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"11\" r=\"2\"><\/circle><path d=\"M13 10h5M13 14h4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Licence &amp; age<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">\n<b>AM licence<\/b> from age 14.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 14a8 8 0 0116 0\"><\/path><path d=\"M3 14h18v2H3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Helmet &amp; gloves<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">Motorcycle <b>helmet<\/b> + CE gloves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M7 4L5 20M17 4l2 16M12 5v2M12 11v2M12 17v2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Where to ride<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">On the <b>road<\/b>, not cycle lanes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card rv\">\n<div class=\"ic\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14.5 7.5a3.5 3.5 0 01-4.6 4.6L5 17l2 2 4.9-4.9a3.5 3.5 0 004.6-4.6l-2.1 2.1-2-2 2.1-2.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"ct\">Roadworthiness test<\/div>\n<div class=\"cv\">\n<b>Every 3 years<\/b> (since 2024).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec dark\">\n<div class=\"orbs\"><span class=\"orb\" style=\"width:480px;height:480px;right:-120px;top:-10%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(240,196,23,.16),transparent 66%);animation:drift 44s ease-in-out infinite\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"strow\">\n<div class=\"rv\">\n<span class=\"eb\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>The key point<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt\">45 km\/h. <span class=\"ac\">A bicycle, really?<\/span><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead2\">In the eyes of the law, no: a bike that assists up to 45 km\/h is a <b style=\"color:#fff\">moped<\/b> (category L1e-B, EU regulation 168\/2013). It&#8217;s registered, insured and ridden with a licence \u2014 exactly like a scooter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pic rv\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/st3-pinion-sport-cool-white-3-pin-0730_1800x1800_35d127f6-96ba-4b96-8852-e36001a5c1c4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stromer speed pedelec\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec\" style=\"background:var(--cream)\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"intbox\">\n<span class=\"eb rv\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>Bicycle or moped?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"rv mt\">Slide the speed<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sub rv\">Find out when your electric bike changes category.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kmrow\">\n<b id=\"splKmv\">45<\/b><span>km\/h<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><input id=\"splKm\" type=\"range\" min=\"20\" max=\"45\" step=\"1\" value=\"45\" aria-label=\"Speed\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"vd no\" id=\"splV\">\n<span class=\"pill\" id=\"splPill\">Moped \u00b7 L1e-B<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vt\" id=\"splTxt\">Above 25 km\/h \u2192 <b>type-approved speed pedelec<\/b> required: registration, motorcycle insurance, AM licence and motorcycle helmet. Ridden on the road.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec dark\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<span class=\"eb rv\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>At a glance<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2 rv mt\">Standard e-bike <span class=\"ac\">or<\/span> speed pedelec?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cmp mt\">\n<div class=\"cc v rv\">\n<div class=\"hd\">Standard e-bike \u00b7 25 km\/h<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Assistance cut at 25 km\/h, \u2264 250 W<\/li>\n<li>Considered a bicycle<\/li>\n<li>No registration, no plate<\/li>\n<li>No licence, no motorcycle insurance<\/li>\n<li>Allowed on cycle lanes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cc s rv\">\n<div class=\"hd\">Speed pedelec \u00b7 45 km\/h<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Assistance up to 45 km\/h (L1e-B moped)<\/li>\n<li>Registration + plate<\/li>\n<li>AM licence (age 14) + motorcycle insurance<\/li>\n<li>Motorcycle helmet, CE gloves, roadworthiness test<\/li>\n<li>On the road only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec\" style=\"background:var(--surf)\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<span class=\"eb rv\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span>The details, point by point<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2 rv mt\">Everything you need to know<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bigfig rv mt\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/stromer-st1-02.jpg\" alt=\"Stromer ST1 speed pedelec\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acccols\">\n<div class=\"acccol\">\n<div class=\"acc open rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">A moped, not a bicycle<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">A \u201cstandard\u201d e-bike stops assisting at <b>25 km\/h<\/b> (motor \u2264 250 W): it&#8217;s a bicycle, with no formalities. As soon as the assistance goes up to <b>45 km\/h<\/b>, EU regulation 168\/2013 classifies it as <b>L1e-B<\/b> \u2014 a moped (Service-Public.fr).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Registration: certificate and plate<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">Like a scooter, it must be <b>registered<\/b> : registration certificate and plate, via the<b>ANTS<\/b>, on presentation of the certificate of conformity (COC). A provisional certificate lets you ride while you wait.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Insurance: \u201cmotorised\u201d third-party cover<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">A <b>third-party insurance policy for motorised two-wheelers<\/b> is compulsory: bicycle insurance isn&#8217;t enough. Generally expect <b>100 to 150 \u20ac\/year<\/b>. Riding without insurance carries a heavy penalty.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Licence and age: AM from 14<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">At minimum the <b>AM licence<\/b> (formerly BSR), from <b>age 14<\/b>. Exempt if you were born before 1988 or hold a car (B) or motorcycle licence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acccol\">\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Helmet, gloves and equipment<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">The <b>approved motorcycle helmet<\/b> (ECE 22.05\/22.06) is compulsory \u2014 a bicycle helmet isn&#8217;t enough. <b>CE gloves<\/b> too. Lights, horn, mirror and reflectors required.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Where to ride: the road<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">The speed pedelec rides <b>on the road<\/b>. Cycle tracks and lanes are <b>forbidden<\/b>to it, unless a municipal by-law allows it. Pavements are forbidden.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Roadworthiness test: every 3 years<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">Since <b>15 April 2024<\/b>, a roadworthiness test has been compulsory, as for mopeds, to be renewed <b>every 3 years<\/b>. The first deadline depends on the year of registration.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc rv\">\n<div class=\"acc-h\">Derestriction: not to be confused<\/div>\n<div class=\"acc-body\">\n<div class=\"acc-bw\">\n<div class=\"acc-c\">\n<b>Derestricting<\/b> an e-bike to exceed 25 km\/h makes it illegal. A <b>factory type-approved speed pedelec<\/b> is perfectly legal \u2014 as long as you meet the obligations above.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"spl-fb sec amber\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<span class=\"eb\"><span class=\"dot\" style=\"background:var(--ac-ink);box-shadow:none\"><\/span>Stromer dealer \u00b7 Obernai<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mt rv\">A speed pedelec <span style=\"text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:rgba(26,18,6,.3);text-underline-offset:6px\">within the rules<\/span>? We take care of it.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rv mt\">V\u00e9lo Shop Obernai helps you choose the model, register it and maintain it \u2014 a Stromer-certified workshop in Alsace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chips rv\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/marque\/stromer-en\/\">45 km\/h speed pedelec<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/marque\/stromer-en\/\">Stromer range<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/produit\/electric-bike-stromer-st1\/\">Stromer ST1<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-row rv\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-dk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/marque\/stromer-en\/\">See our speed pedelecs <span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn\" style=\"background:transparent;border-color:rgba(26,18,6,.4);color:var(--ac-ink)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veloshop-obernai.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"faq\" class=\"spl-fb vschat\">\n<style>\n.vschat{--ink:#0c0d10;--amber:#f0c417;--amber-d:#a9810a;--cream:#f4f1e7;--line:rgba(10,10,10,.10);background:var(--cream);padding:clamp(54px,5vw,86px) 0;font-family:Inter,system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--ink)}\n.vschat *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.vschat .wrap{max-width:1300px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px)}\n.vschat .head{text-align:center;max-width:660px;margin:0 auto 38px}\n.vschat .eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber-d)}\n.vschat .eyebrow .d{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--amber)}\n.vschat h2{font-family:Archivo,Inter,sans-serif;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.04;font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,52px);margin:12px 0 0}\n.vschat .thread{max-width:920px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}\n.vschat .msg{display:flex;gap:12px;max-width:84%;opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.25,1)}\n.vschat .msg.in{opacity:1;transform:none}\n.vschat .msg.a{transition-delay:.09s}\n.vschat .av{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:900;font-size:15px;font-family:Archivo,Inter,sans-serif}\n.vschat .q{align-self:flex-start}\n.vschat .q .av{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}\n.vschat .q .bub{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px 18px 18px 5px;padding:14px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px}\n.vschat .a{align-self:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}\n.vschat .a .av{background:var(--amber);color:#1a1206}\n.vschat .a .bub{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-radius:18px 18px 5px 18px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.vschat .a .bub strong{color:var(--amber)}\n.vschat .a .bub .nm{display:block;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);margin-bottom:5px}\n.vschat .a .bub p{margin:0}.vschat .a .bub p+p{margin-top:8px}\n.vschat .foot{text-align:center;margin-top:34px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .42s ease,transform .42s ease}\n.vschat .foot.in{opacity:1;transform:none}\n.vschat .btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;background:var(--amber);color:#1a1206;transition:transform .15s}\n.vschat .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}\n.vschat .legal{text-align:center;margin:16px auto 0;max-width:640px;font-size:12px;color:#8a8576}\n@media(max-width:620px){.vschat .msg{max-width:96%}}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vschat .msg,.vschat .foot{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"head\">\n<span class=\"eyebrow\"><span class=\"d\"><\/span>FAQ<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Straight answers, like at the counter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thread\">\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">Does a speed pedelec have to be registered?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yes. It&#8217;s a moped (category <strong>L1e-B<\/strong>): registration certificate and plate compulsory, via the ANTS. We&#8217;ll help you with the paperwork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">Do you need a licence to ride?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>AM licence<\/strong> (formerly BSR) is enough, from age 14. Exempt if you were born before 1988 or already hold a car (B) licence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">Which helmet is compulsory?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p>An <strong>approved motorcycle helmet<\/strong> (ECE 22.05 or 22.06) \u2014 not a bicycle helmet. CE-certified gloves are also compulsory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">Can you ride on cycle lanes?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>No<\/strong>, unless a municipal by-law allows it. The speed pedelec rides on the road, with the cars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">Is there a roadworthiness test?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yes, since <strong>15 April 2024<\/strong>, as for mopeds \u2014 to be renewed every 3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg q\">\n<span class=\"av\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">E-bike or speed pedelec: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"msg a\">\n<span class=\"av\">VS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bub\">\n<span class=\"nm\">V\u00e9lo Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The e-bike is limited to 25 km\/h (a bicycle, no formalities); the <strong>speed pedelec<\/strong> goes up to 45 km\/h (registration, insurance, licence, helmet) \u2014 half the journey time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"foot\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"tel:+33388048561\" data-r-href=\"tel_e164\">Another question? <span class=\"vs-r\" data-r=\"tel\">03 88 04 85 61<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"legal\">Information up to date for 2026 (sources: Service-Public.fr, EU regulation 168\/2013), given for guidance only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n(function(){var root=document.currentScript.closest('.vschat');if(!root)return;\n var els=root.querySelectorAll('.msg,.foot');\n if(!('IntersectionObserver' in window)){els.forEach(function(e){e.classList.add('in');});return;}\n var io=new IntersectionObserver(function(en){en.forEach(function(e){if(e.isIntersecting){e.target.classList.add('in');io.unobserve(e.target);}});},{threshold:.2,rootMargin:'0px 0px -12% 0px'});\n els.forEach(function(e){io.observe(e);});})();\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n(function(){var root=document.querySelector(\".spl\");if(!root)return;root.classList.add(\"on\");\nvar k=document.getElementById(\"splKm\"),o=document.getElementById(\"splKmv\"),p=document.getElementById(\"splPill\"),t=document.getElementById(\"splTxt\"),v=document.getElementById(\"splV\");\nfunction upd(){var x=+k.value;o.textContent=x;if(x<=25){v.className=\"vd ok\";p.textContent=\"Bicycle \u00b7 e-bike\";t.innerHTML=\"Assistance cut at 25 km\/h \u2192 <b>it's a bicycle<\/b>. 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