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I ride safely

I ride safely

To ride safely, you must be visible with the following equipment: 

  • Red light and red retro-reflector on the rear of the bike
  • White or yellow light and white retro-reflector on the front 
  • Orange wheel retro-reflectors
  • Orange pedal retro-reflectors
  • A retro-reflective waistcoat outside town centers


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Please note: missing lighting can result in a penalty of €11 per missing item, and any other infraction can result in a fine of up to €135. 
And for your safety, you must have horn and functional brakes, and it's recommented that you wear a helmet! 

If your bike needs maintenance or repairs, you can go to : 


-    At self-service stations all over the city. Discover them on the Strasbourg.eu online map.
-    Join one of the associations offering self-repair, such as A’Cro du vélo , Bretz’selle, Le Stick, Vélostation, la Schilyclette orCycle & recycle Hoenheim

And all the advice you need to drive safely can be found on the website securite-routiere.gouv.fr !