FAQ

There are no parking restrictions for cargo bikes or rental bicycles used for transportation purposes and only parked temporarily. Like cars, bicycles may also be parked lengthwise on the right side of the road in Germany. However, according to German road traffic regulations (StVO), they must be sufficiently illuminated in the dark. To do this, you can use a red and white reflective parking warning sign, for example, as is usually the case with car trailers.

Parking is also permitted in low-traffic zones (play streets) and on the pavement, squares, or in pedestrian zones. You may, however, not obstruct pedestrians and wheelchair users, and emergency escape routes must be kept clear.

Motorised, the Citkar can reach speeds of up to 25 km/h, after which the electronics block – as required by law for pedelecs.

When the battery charge is low, the motor electronics will give off an early warning. If you continue to use the Citkar, it will give off another warning before the motor switches off. You must now charge the empty battery or replace it with a spare battery. You can continue to use the Citkar with the pedals, but you will only manage a speed of 1 to 2 km/h even if you pedal at sporty speed. This is because there is a lot of weight to move and the motion generated by the pedals is not transmitted directly to the axle, but (as with a generator) to the drive motor.

The Citkar has been created as a cargo bike for one person. If demand is high enough, Citkar is also thinking of designing and manufacturing a two-person model.

No, you don’t need a driving licence to operate the Citkar. According to DIN EN 15194 or pursuant to Section 1 StVG paragraph 3 of the German law on road traffic, the Citkar is considered a pedelec.

The Citkar provides you with several security options. You must create your own code and enter this on the display to unlock the drive system. The battery holders can be locked to stop the batteries from being removed. Furthermore, you can also use a classic mechanical lock and/or chain (neither are included) to secure the Citkar.

The Citkar is constructed on a steel chassis. It has a large transport area, which is located above the rear axle and can bear a payload of up to 235 kg. For protection against wind and weather, a driver’s cab can be mounted on the spring-loaded construction. With its four wheels and low centre of gravity, the Citkar is as stable as a car and also resembles it in driving behaviour. It is therefore much safer to ride than a conventional bicycle. Braking sharply – especially in wet conditions – is much less dangerous than on a two- or three-wheeler, where there is a high risk of falling and injury.

Many cargo bikes have two or three wheels and no protection against the weather. Its four wheels make the Citkar stable and safe to ride and, with its steering wheel, it is more like a car. The cabin walls provide effective protection from wind and weather.

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