{"id":18775,"date":"2024-05-22T13:48:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T11:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/4-mandatory-elements-to-go-on-bike-or-electric-bike-through-city-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:03:30","slug":"4-mandatory-elements-to-go-on-bike-or-electric-bike-through-city-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/4-mandatory-elements-to-go-on-bike-or-electric-bike-through-city-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"4 mandatory elements to go by bike or electric bicycle by city (in Spain)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18775\" class=\"elementor elementor-18775 elementor-17530\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f96a7f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f96a7f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc7cd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cc7cd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When venturing into the city by bike, it&#8217;s crucial to ensure your safety and the safety of other road users. Therefore, it is essential to know and comply with the mandatory elements to ride a bike (or electric bicycle, if this is your case). In this article, we will focus on the 4 essential elements that you should always keep in mind: the bell, brakes, front and rear lights, and reflectors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6da982 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e6da982\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3cc7b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"b3cc7b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIndex\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__b3cc7b6\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8f9253 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8f9253\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-679625b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"679625b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will start this list of mandatory elements to ride a bike in urban environments (in Spain) with one of the most striking and that people, in general, do not know that it is mandatory and you can be fined for not wearing it.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-507f9be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"507f9be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70b68e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70b68e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Doorbell: the voice of your bike<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9bbaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b9bbaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, that&#8217;s right. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elnortedecastilla.es\/sociedad\/dgt-multa-timbre-20220919092547-nt.html\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bell is mandatory,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as strange or crazy as it may seem, to cycle in Spanish cities <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bell is more than an accessory that gives a melancholic and peculiar sound to our bike; It&#8217;s your way of communicating on the move. In urban environments with traffic and pedestrians, it is essential to have a doorbell to alert other users of your presence and let them know of your presence.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, use it according to real needs. In other words, if you are on a bike lane on the pavement, pedestrians always have priority and you must adjust your speed. Another example, if there is a pedestrian crossing the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/where-to-bikes-in-the-city-should-circulate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bike lane or bike lane<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pedestrian has priority and does not deserve a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bell<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the cyclist.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e685df2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e685df2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a36489 elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-blockquote--align-center elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"8a36489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tRiding without a bell on your bike could result in a fine of up to 80 euros\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd715b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-woo-product-list\" data-id=\"dd715b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-woo-product-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n        <div class=\"eael-product-list-wrapper preset-2\">\n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-body woocommerce\">\n                <div class=\"eael-product-list-container\">\n                    <div class=\"eael-post-appender\">\n                        <div class=\"product post-16629 type-product status-publish has-post-thumbnail product_brand-ossby product_cat-ossby-geo-accessories product_shipping_class-accessories first instock featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n    <div class=\"eael-product-list-item \">\n                                    \n        \n        <div class=\"eael-product-list-image-wrap\">\n            \n            \n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Timbre-OSSBY-1_720x720-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL\" loading=\"eager\" \/>            \n            \n                        <ul class=\"eael-product-list-buttons-on-hover\">\n                                <li class=\"eael-product-list-add-to-cart-button eael-m-0\">\n                    <a href=\"?add-to-cart=16629\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_16629\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"16629\" data-product_sku=\"70202b\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL&rdquo; has been added to your cart\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_16629\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                \n                                <li class=\"eael-product-list-link-button eael-m-0\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/minimalist-bicycle-bell\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-wrap\">\n                        <h5 class=\"eael-product-list-title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/minimalist-bicycle-bell\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL                <\/a>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-header \" >\n                                \n                <div class=\"eael-product-list-notice eael-product-list-notice-category\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-body\">\n                \n                                <div class=\"eael-product-list-excerpt\">\n                    Key Features: Elegant Design: Crafted with high-quality materials and carefully finished, the Ossby bicycle bell perfectly complements any bicycle style,...                <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-footer\">\n                \n                                <div class=\"eael-product-list-buttons\">\n                                        <p class=\"eael-product-list-add-to-cart-button eael-m-0\"><a href=\"?add-to-cart=16629\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_16629\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"16629\" data-product_sku=\"70202b\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;MINIMALIST BICYCLE BELL&rdquo; has been added to your cart\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_16629\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"product post-11638 type-product status-publish has-post-thumbnail product_cat-accessories-curve product_shipping_class-accessories  instock featured taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n    <div class=\"eael-product-list-item \">\n                                    \n        \n        <div class=\"eael-product-list-image-wrap\">\n            \n            \n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/timbreossby2-768x768-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"BICYCLE BELL\" loading=\"eager\" \/>            \n            \n                        <ul class=\"eael-product-list-buttons-on-hover\">\n                                <li class=\"eael-product-list-add-to-cart-button eael-m-0\">\n                    <a href=\"?add-to-cart=11638\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_11638\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"11638\" data-product_sku=\"70202\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;BICYCLE BELL&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;BICYCLE BELL&rdquo; has been added to your cart\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_11638\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                \n                \n                                <li class=\"eael-product-list-link-button eael-m-0\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/bicycle-bell\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-link\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-wrap\">\n                        <h5 class=\"eael-product-list-title\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/bicycle-bell\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    BICYCLE BELL                <\/a>\n                            <\/h5>\n        \n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-header \" >\n                                \n                <div class=\"eael-product-list-notice eael-product-list-notice-category\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-body\">\n                \n                                <div class=\"eael-product-list-excerpt\">\n                    Small, lightweight bike bell that fits perfectly on the handlebars of Ossby bikes. Due to its versatility, it is also...                <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"eael-product-list-content-footer\">\n                \n                                <div class=\"eael-product-list-buttons\">\n                                        <p class=\"eael-product-list-add-to-cart-button eael-m-0\"><a href=\"?add-to-cart=11638\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_11638\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart\" data-product_id=\"11638\" data-product_sku=\"70202\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;BICYCLE BELL&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;BICYCLE BELL&rdquo; has been added to your cart\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_11638\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c141fe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c141fe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What type of bicycle bell to choose?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the General Vehicle Regulations, Article 22 specifies that &#8220;cycles and bicycles must have a bell, prohibiting the use of any other acoustic device other than that&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doorbell must be mechanical and electronic horns or doorbells are not allowed. Yes, we were amazed by this.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are one of those who have just found out and need a doorbell now, stop by our <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">online store<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product-category\/accessories\/\">Accessories<\/a> section and you will be able to choose a minimalist and stylish doorbell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that the doorbell was so important for driving?  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Q287yiaNzo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/por-donde-deben-circular-las-bicicletas-en-ciudad\/\">\u00bfPor d\u00f3nde deben circular las bicicletas en ciudad (en Espa\u00f1a)?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;\u00bfPor d\u00f3nde deben circular las bicicletas en ciudad (en Espa\u00f1a)?&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/por-donde-deben-circular-las-bicicletas-en-ciudad\/embed\/#?secret=oXWfNWsCjL#?secret=Q287yiaNzo\" data-secret=\"Q287yiaNzo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91f1483 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91f1483\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dbf435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dbf435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Brake system<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44412e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44412e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a good braking system is crucial to ensuring your safety and that of others on the road. In Spain, it is mandatory for bicycles and e-bikes to be equipped with brakes on both the front and rear wheels. And fixies? Well&#8230; following these DGT regulations they would not be able to circulate, since it does not have a braking system on both wheels.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5c6d49 elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-blockquote--align-center elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"c5c6d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tRemember to check the brakes periodically and have them properly maintained\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7da4b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7da4b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Regular check-up:<\/strong> Inspect your brakes at least once a month to make sure they&#8217;re working properly.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Replacement of pads:<\/strong> Change the brake pads when they are worn to maintain good braking capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cable tightening:<\/strong> Make sure the brake cables are tightly tensioned and in good condition to avoid failure of the braking system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f15c62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f15c62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Front and rear lights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363c45a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"363c45a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visibility is a critical factor for cyclist safety in urban environments, where traffic can be heavy and lighting conditions vary. The front and rear lights are mandatory elements for cycling and electric cycling, as they not only allow you to see, but also to be seen by other road users.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In Spain, the use of front and rear lights is mandatory in low visibility conditions,<\/strong> such as at dusk, dawn, in tunnels and on cloudy or rainy days. Not wearing lights can result in fines and, more importantly, an increased risk of accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e548ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e548ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Importance of Headlights: White and Powerful<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c685061 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c685061\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39bbcb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39bbcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The front light should be white and powerful enough to light the way ahead of you. This is essential to avoid obstacles and ensure that other drivers and pedestrians see you coming, especially in low-light conditions or reduced visibility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0891290 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0891290\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3087e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3087e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rear lights: red and high visibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e82e42a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e82e42a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taillight should be red and visible from a good distance so that vehicles approaching from behind can see you well in advance. This is vital to avoid collisions, as most bicyclist accidents in urban areas involve vehicles that did not see them in time. Make sure that the lights you select are of quality and certified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features of a Good Taillight<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Visibility:<\/b> u<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rear light must be visible from at least 500 meters away. Make sure it&#8217;s bright enough to stand out from other vehicle lights and streetlights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Viewing angle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Some taillights offer a wide viewing angle, which means they are visible even from the sides. This is especially useful at junctions and in heavy traffic situations.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Battery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your taillight is powered by a good battery to avoid running out of light midway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wdMI8uqOtd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/5-consejos-utiles-para-ir-en-bicicleta-de-noche\/\">5 Consejos \u00fatiles para ir en bicicleta de noche<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;5 Consejos \u00fatiles para ir en bicicleta de noche&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/5-consejos-utiles-para-ir-en-bicicleta-de-noche\/embed\/#?secret=FegtlUP9Ql#?secret=wdMI8uqOtd\" data-secret=\"wdMI8uqOtd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9317e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f9317e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3783834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3783834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What type of rear light does the Ossby GEO folding electric bike incorporate?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-902eaed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"902eaed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cfcc53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cfcc53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a> is equipped with a red LED rear light with brake sensor as standard<\/strong>, which means that this light not only improves your visibility, but also alerts drivers behind you when you slow down. The Ossby&#8217;s rear light allows you to enjoy unprecedented peace of mind thanks to a large 220\u00ba viewing angle, ensuring that you are seen from almost any angle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rear light is not only an essential safety device, but also <strong>complies with the strictest international regulations.<\/strong> With certifications including the StVZO of German regulations, ISO6742-1, ECE, CE and ROHS, you can trust that you are using a product that meets the highest standards of quality and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662677e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"662677e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici-1024x678.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17548\" alt=\"Elementos obligatorios para ir en bici - Ossby GEO\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/OSSBY_Elementos-obligatorios-bici.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea66d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea66d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4 Catadiopters: be visible at all times<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c671f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"68c671f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2327350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2327350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We complete the list of mandatory elements for cycling with reflectors, also known as reflectives. These are essential components to ensure cyclists&#8217; visibility in low-light conditions. Unlike active lights, reflectors do not emit their own light, but reflect light from other sources, such as vehicle headlights. This type of passive visibility is crucial for safety, especially in situations where active lights may fail. In the case of Spain, the rule says that you must wear a red reflector in the rear area.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8aa787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a8aa787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of reflectors<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5913699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5913699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We complete the list of mandatory elements for cycling with reflectors, also known as reflectives. These are essential components to ensure cyclists&#8217; visibility in low-light conditions. Unlike active lights, reflectors do not emit their own light, but reflect light from other sources, such as vehicle headlights. This type of passive visibility is crucial for safety, especially in situations where active lights may fail. In the case of Spain, the rule says that you must wear a red reflector in the rear area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of reflectors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reflectors on the pedals:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These reflectors ensure that the rider&#8217;s movements are visible, as the pedals are in constant motion.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are mounted on the front and back of each pedal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reflectors on the wheels:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They increase side visibility. When the bike is in motion, these reflectors create a visual effect that catches the attention of the drivers.  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are usually placed on the spokes of the wheels, visible from both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of our <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a> folding ebike, <strong>the wheels have a reflective stripe on the cover,<\/strong> to add more safety at junctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reflectors on the body of the bicycle:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They provide additional visibility from the front and rear of the bike. The butt, as mentioned before, is mandatory.  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are mounted on the rear of the saddle or on the front fork.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e775e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e775e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d772b5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d772b5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elements that are not mandatory to ride an electric bike or traditional bike, but are recommended:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6893001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6893001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The helmet<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693bec1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"693bec1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-658cb8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"658cb8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Helmets are not mandatory for adults when riding in the city<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but at Ossby we always recommend and advise its use. A good helmet can be the difference between a minor accident and a serious injury.  <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head protection: The helmet protects one of the most vulnerable parts of the body, reducing the risk of head trauma in the event of a fall or collision.<\/li>\n<li>Visibility: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many helmets come equipped with built-in lights or reflective surfaces that improve your visibility in low-light conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0551df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0551df\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f4494 elementor-blockquote--skin-boxed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-blockquote--align-center elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"92f4494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tFrom Ossby we always recommend and advise the use of a helmet, even if it is not mandatory\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d6d3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d6d3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reflective vest<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a396224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a396224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reflective vest is also not mandatory in the city, but it is highly recommended, especially during hours of low visibility or in adverse weather conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc6c232 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc6c232\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To summarize, what is mandatory to ride an electric bike or a normal bike?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making sure you always carry a bell, reflectors,&nbsp; and proper front and rear lights on your bike or electric bike and a brake system in good condition for both wheels, you&#8217;ll be complying with the mandatory elements for cycling around town. Remember that your safety and the safety of others are the responsibility of all of us who share the road. Enjoy your urban commutes safely and responsibly!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a99a2d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a99a2d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563a318 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"563a318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b523cdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b523cdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about the mandatory elements to cycle around the city\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b424a98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b424a98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">   Is it mandatory to carry a bell on the bicycle? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1880\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aacb3bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aacb3bc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3c9ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e3c9ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, according to the General Vehicle Regulations and the DGT in Spain, it is mandatory for bicycles to be equipped with an audible bell.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the mandatory elements to go by electric bike or bike in Spain? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1881\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d0c84e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d0c84e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc8681 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afc8681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mandatory elements for cycling in Spain include bell, front and rear lights, reflectors and a brake system for both wheels. These elements are essential to guarantee the safety of the cyclist and other road users.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I use another type of acoustic device instead of a doorbell? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1882\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b12fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18b12fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-816b0bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"816b0bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the General Vehicle Regulations of Spain specify that only the use of mechanical bells on bicycles is allowed, and the use of other acoustic devices is prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is it important to have front and rear lights on the bike? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1883\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40fa419 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40fa419\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f407e59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f407e59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front and rear lights are essential to increase the cyclist&#8217;s visibility, especially in low-light conditions, such as at night or on cloudy days.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference between reflectors and lights? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1884\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4559150 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4559150\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b81d5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b81d5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflectors, also known as reflectives, reflect light from other sources, such as vehicle headlights, while lights emit their own light. Both are important for the safety of the cyclist in different visibility situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the use of a helmet mandatory when cycling in the city in Spain? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1885\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dddc80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6dddc80\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6e154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b6e154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the use of a helmet is not mandatory for adults when cycling in the city in Spain. However, at Ossby we always recommend and advise its use as an additional safety measure.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it necessary to wear a reflective vest when cycling in the city? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1886\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20300a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20300a1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac662c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac662c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not required by law, wearing a reflective vest significantly increases the cyclist&#8217;s visibility, especially at night or in low visibility conditions. 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