Support us

Cargo bikeBangladesh

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Bangladesh. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

For informational purposes only. Always follow official regulations. Some content and images were created with AI assistance.

Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Bangladesh

14. Cargo bike

A cargo bike is a bicycle designed to transport goods, children or other larger loads than can normally be carried on a conventional bicycle. Cargo bikes may use a box or platform in front of or behind the rider, an extended rear carrier or a multi-wheel design.

Cargo bikes can be powered entirely by the rider or equipped with electric pedal assistance. Their permitted dimensions, passenger capacity, use of cycle paths and electrical-assistance limits depend on the local traffic and vehicle regulations.

Cargo bike
An electric cargo bike. (Geneva, Switzerland)
Wikimedia.org • Clément Bucco-Lechat • CC BY-SA
What is a cargo bike?

A cargo bike is a bicycle designed to carry goods, children or larger loads than a conventional bicycle.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15.1, 36 and 44, cycles, helmets and passengers; Belgian example

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 27 and 30; international framework subject to national law

🔗 nsw.gov.au • NSW Government, bicycle safety equipment; NSW helmet rule

🔗 service-public.gouv.fr • French Service Public, mandatory bicycle equipment; child helmet example

Can a cargo bike carry children?

Yes, when it is designed and equipped for passenger transport. Children should use the seats, restraints, foot protection or other safety equipment provided by the manufacturer and required by local law.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15.1, 36 and 44, cycles, helmets and passengers; Belgian example

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 27 and 30; international framework subject to national law

🔗 nsw.gov.au • NSW Government, bicycle safety equipment; NSW helmet rule

🔗 service-public.gouv.fr • French Service Public, mandatory bicycle equipment; child helmet example

Is a helmet compulsory on a cargo bike?

This depends on the country's bicycle rules and the vehicle's classification. A model legally classified as a faster motorised vehicle may have different helmet requirements from an ordinary cargo bicycle.

🔗 wegcode.be • Belgium, Royal Decree of 1 December 1975, Articles 2.15.1, 36 and 44, cycles, helmets and passengers; Belgian example

🔗 wetten.overheid.nl • Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, Articles 27 and 30; international framework subject to national law

🔗 nsw.gov.au • NSW Government, bicycle safety equipment; NSW helmet rule

🔗 service-public.gouv.fr • French Service Public, mandatory bicycle equipment; child helmet example

1 Bangladesh 2 Driving licence 3 Reversing 4 Bus 5 Police 6 Ambulance 7 Pothole 8 Path 9 Particulates 10 Air pollution 11 Rush hour 12 Road code 13 Street gutter 14 Cargo bike 15 Forestry vehicle 16 Construction vehicle 17 Semi-trailer truck 18 Trolleybus 19 Speed pedelec 20 Delivery vehicle 21 Idling 22 Tow truck 23 Four-wheel drive 24 Bicycle 25 Motorcycle equipment 26 Rail track 27 Caravan 28 Trailer 29 Tow hitch 30 Fire truck 31 Siren 32 Convoy 33 Emergency vehicle lighting 34 Agricultural machinery 35 Electric bicycle 36 Electric vehicle 37 Pedelec 38 Quadricycle 39 Microcar 40 All-terrain vehicle 41 Van 42 Recreational vehicle 43 Scooter 44 Trikke 45 Personal mobility device 46 Skateboard 47 Segway 48 Kick scooter 49 Roller skates 50 Mailman 51 Hitchhiker 52 Toddler 53 Child 54 Disability 55 Motorail 56 km/h 57 mph 58 Speedometer 59 Ride height 60 Dirt road 61 Driving 62 Start-stop system 63 Manual transmission 64 Automatic transmission 65 Throttle 66 Tachometer 67 Steering wheel 68 Power steering 69 Visual scanning 70 Mirror 71 Fuel 72 Fuel gauge 73 Petrol 74 Diesel 75 Diesel exhaust fluid 76 Car insurance 77 First aid kit 78 Fire extinguisher 79 High-visibility clothing 80 First aid 81 Concrete step barrier 82 Barriers 83 Vehicle lights 84 Street lights 85 Dipped beam 86 High beam 87 Fog lights 88 Front fog lights 89 Rear fog lights 90 Side lights 91 Turn signals 92 Hazard lights 93 Dashboard lights 94 Bicycle lighting 95 Bicycle bell 96 Headlight flashing 97 Seat belt 98 Child restraints 99 Head restraints 100 Airbag ...