Directives and standards
All our electric versions are classified as EPACS (Electrically Power Assisted Cycles) with a maximum speed of 25 km/h and a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW. This classification means that our electric versions must comply with the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). To comply with the Machinery Directive, we have chosen to follow the European standard EN 15194 – and thus also the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. To comply with these directives, we carry out our own tests, ensure that our subcontractors comply with the requirements, and use independent experts in the field in Denmark.
All our products for children comply with Directive 2005/84/EC, which ensures that children are not exposed to hazardous substances.
How many children am I allowed to transport?
The Danish Transport Authority'sBicycle Orderstates the following:
Chapter 2:§ 3.A bicycle must not be designed to carry more than three persons. However, there may be room for up to four children not older than 7 years, cf. § 25.
Chapter 8:§ 25.No more persons than the bicycle is designed to carry may be transported on a bicycle. Children under the age of 7 may only be carried on a bicycle if there is a special seat designed for them.
Paragraph 2. Special seats for children must be adapted to the child's weight and height, and there must be a barrier between the child and the wheels.
Paragraph 3. Children carried on a bicycle must be securely fastened.
Paragraph 4. Transporting children must not prevent the rider from having full control of the bicycle or from signaling properly.
Paragraph 5. The rider of the bicycle must be at least 15 years of age when transporting children on the bicycle.
This means that if the children are under eight years of age, the law allows six children on a cargo bike – provided it is designed for this purpose! There must therefore be a special space for each of the children, and they must be secured in place.
On a Christiania bike, you can use our child bench or child seat with accompanying harnesses for your children, or you can permanently attach a car seat or infant carrier for your small child.
The driver of the Christiania bike has the child/children safely in front of them on the cargo box, so they can keep an eye on them at all times, and the sturdy box construction provides the children with good protection.